Perth County
Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow) - Multiple Positions
Stratford/Mitchell/Milverton, ON, Canada - Seasonal
| Position: | Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow) - Multiple Positions |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Employment Status: | Seasonal |
| Reporting To: | Roads Foreman |
| Union Affiliation: | Non-union |
| Posting Date: | November 26, 2025 |
| Closing Date | December 7, 2025 at 4:30pm |
| Position Summary: | The Public Works Department requires Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operators (snow plow) for the upcoming 2025/2026 winter season. The successful candidates will be assigned a shift operating out of the County’s Public Works shops. These shifts will commence as soon as possible and end in approximately March 2026. |
| 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 as needed
- 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 Mechanics
- Forwarding public complaints regarding road conditions to Road Lead hand, Roads Foreman, Operations Coordinator, Public Works
- Perform daily vehicle inspections/equipment logs as per MTO requirements
- 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. Training provided as needed.
- Provides information and assistance as required
- Performs other duties as assigned by Lead Hand, Roads Foreman, 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 of experience operating heavy machinery like payloaders preferred
- Ability to do small mechanical repairs
- Knowledge of the 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 |
| Hourly Rate: | $28.90/hour (based on Perth County’s 2025 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.
