Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow)

Position Details

• Position: Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow)
• Start Date: November 2026
• Employment Status: Seasonal
• Reporting To: Roads Foreperson
• Union Affiliation: Non-union
• Posting Date: September 11, 2026
• Closing Date: September 28, 2026 at 8:30am
• Hourly Rate: $29.48/hour
• Department: Public Works

Position Summary

The Public Works Department requires Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operators (snow plow) for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter season. The successful candidates will be assigned a shift and plow rotation operating out of the County’s public workshops. These shifts will commence in November 2026 and end in approximately March 2027.

Multiple positions are available – apply now to join our team!

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.

Our Benefits

• OMERS Pension plan (optional for seasonal employees)
• Career development and training
• Employee and family assistance program
• Tuition assistance program

How to Apply

Those interested may submit their application online at www.perthcounty.ca/employment by September 28, 2026 at 8:30am.

Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made and reviewed by a human decision-maker. This posting reflects existing vacancies that we are actively seeking to fill.

Interviews may be done virtually.