Seasonal Maintenance Operator - Roads

Position Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Department: Facilities, Operations & Environment
• Hourly Wage: $26.40
• Close Date: September 18, 2026
• Openings: 6
• Term: November 2, 2026 – March 31, 2027
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Position: Seasonal Maintenance Operator - Roads, Winter Operations
• Location: Milton

About Milton

Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.

Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

What We Offer

• Current Starting Hourly Rate: $26.40-$28.51. Effective September 8, 2026, Starting Hourly Rate will be $27.06-$29.22
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and option to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
• For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Roads, the Seasonal Maintenance Operator supports daily activities of operational services within the division. This position will perform a variety of operational tasks to support road maintenance while ensuring they meet service levels and comply with all safety standards.

This non-union position requires various schedules and shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and operational needs. The position involves a standard 40-hour work week, with shift times determined by operational needs. Overtime will be required based on workload and winter conditions to meet service level requirements.

Winter Operations are critical; requested time off during this period will only be approved based on operational requirements.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Execute day to day activities related to road operations including maintenance and repair of roads, sidewalks, curbs, bridges/culverts, signs, and stormwater infrastructure
• Snow plowing/removal, sanding, salting and de-icing activities during winter operations
• Perform hot/cold-mix road maintenance activities
• Perform debris and garbage pickup
• Perform traffic control and road patrol
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform all duties in accordance with Ontario Health & Safety legislation and established policies & procedures
• Follow equipment operating guidelines
• Ensure all PPE is utilized and worn as per requirements
• Perform pre and post audits of all equipment utilized
• Complete equipment work order forms as required
• Respond to customer inquiries according to established procedures and approved decision making framework
• Maintain ongoing communication with internal staff to maintain a high level of efficiency and service

Education & Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one (1) year experience in municipal public works or parks and/or other relevant and/or equivalent experience
• A valid DZ License with a satisfactory driving record; persons with 4 or more demerit points need not apply
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations, i.e., Ontario Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Mechanical aptitude to operate relevant equipment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in parks or maintenance or related field and/or combination of relevant post-secondary education and related experience
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in municipal road, park, forestry and horticulture operations
• Standard CPR and First Aid
• Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Snow School qualified
• Qualified to operate vehicles including tractors with attachments, loaders, rollers, bobcats, pickup trucks, and 1 ton dump trucks
• Ability to demonstrate sound decision making, be a team player and also work independently
• Ability to manage and prioritize workloads and events in stressful situations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and project a professional and positive image of the Town
• Demonstrated commitment to accessible, professional customer service
• Working knowledge of all aspects of Municipal Winter Operations including roads, sidewalks and parks maintenance, as well as Minimum Maintenance Standards, O.Reg.239/02 & O.Reg.366/18

Note to Applicants

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices. We thank all who apply; however, only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

Accommodations

If selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on September 17, 2026.

If currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.