Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow)
- Mitchell, ON, Canada
Hourly Rate: $29.48/hour (based on Perth County’s 2026 salary grid) · Temporary
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Job details
- Pay
- Hourly Rate: $29.48/hour (based on Perth County’s 2026 salary grid)
- Job type
- Temporary
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1-2 years experience operating heavy machinery like payloaders
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Position: | Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow) |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Employment Status: | Seasonal |
| Reporting To: | Roads Foreperson |
| Union Affiliation: | Non-union |
| Posting Date: | September 11, 2026 |
| Closing Date | November 23, 2026 at 8:30am |
| Position Summary: | The Public Works Department requires a Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (snow plow) for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter season. The successful candidate will be assigned a shift and plow rotation operating out of the County’s public workshops. These shifts will commence as soon as possible and end in approximately March 2027. |
| Primary Responsibilities: |
- Responsible for conducting general maintenance functions for public works operations, maintaining roads and bridges in good condition
- Required to respond to emergency requests, road closures
- Provides winter maintenance for specific portions of roads. Operates snow plow and sanding/salting trucks to remove ice and snow from roads
- Performs routine equipment maintenance/repair tasks such as changing vehicle fluids, fueling, greasing, etc.
- Inspects equipment on a regularly scheduled basis and reports any mechanical concerns to the Mechanic
- Forwarding public complaints regarding road conditions to Road Lead hand, Roads Foreperson, Operations Coordinator, Public Works
- Perform daily vehicle inspections/equipment logs
- Patrol roads to observe/ report winter road conditions, maintenance and repairs needed
- Documentation of road patrols, plow routes completed, and making notes of incidents observed while on the roadway
- Basic knowledge of electronic devices, computers, tablets
- Provides information and assistance as required
- Performs other duties as assigned by Lead Hand, Roads Foreperson, or Coordinator
- Ensure that Occupational Health and Safety practices and County of Perth policies and procedures are adhered to; wear any personal protective equipment required to ensure personal safety and report any known hazards and/or incidents in the workplace to immediate Supervisor
| Qualifications: |
- DZ license with a clear drivers’ abstract
- Secondary school diploma
- 1-2 years experience operating heavy machinery like payloaders
- Ability to do small mechanical repairs
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Knowledge of how to assess mechanical breakdowns that require service
| Shift: | Mornings, afternoons and rotating shifts over a 3-week cycle. Includes weekends and holidays as scheduled. |
| Hourly Rate: | $29.48/hour (based on Perth County’s 2026 salary grid) |
| Our Benefits: |
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Interviews may be done virtually.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will operate snow plows and sanding trucks to maintain public roads and bridges during the winter season. Responsibilities also include performing routine equipment maintenance, conducting road patrols, and documenting winter road conditions.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid DZ license and a secondary school diploma. At least 1-2 years of experience operating heavy machinery like payloaders is required, along with basic mechanical repair skills.
Skills
- Snow plow operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Road maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Sanding and salting
- Occupational health and safety
- Electronic device proficiency
- Documentation
- Emergency response
Benefits
- OMERS Pension plan
- Career development and training
- Employee and family assistance program
- Tuition assistance program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
- Government & Public Sector
- Construction
Keywords
- Snow Plow
- Public Works
- Heavy Machinery
- DZ License
- Road Maintenance
- Winter Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Mechanical Repair
- Road Patrol
- Vehicle Inspection
- Seasonal Labourer
- Equipment Operator
- Infrastructure
- Transportation