Truck & Backhoe Operator (Seasonal Winter Plow Operator - Springford)

Position Details

• Position: Truck & Backhoe Operator (Seasonal Winter Plow Operators)
• Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time (Winter Season: Nov 16 - April 2)
• Work Location: Public Works – Transportation (Springford Patrol)
• Reporting to: Roads Patrol Foreperson
• Union affiliation: CUPE
• Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 3pm-11:30pm
• Vacancy Reason: Seasonal Vacancy
• Posting Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Closing Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, by 4pm

Position Summary

Operates a variety of heavy equipment and performs duties assigned by the Patrol Foreperson and Assistant Patrol Foreperson in conjunction with seasonal work plans including maintenance of culverts, roads, roadsides and safety devices. Performs winter control activities.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent experience.
• Valid Class D license with Z endorsement is required.
• Previous construction/equipment operator experience or equivalent is an asset.

More Information

For detailed information regarding this position, download the Job Profile.

To Apply

Interested persons may submit their cover letter and resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that only electronic resumes are accepted in response to a posted competition. Include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email. Resumes are not kept on file.

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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