Winter Control Operator - Sidewalks (Temporary Full Time)

Position Details

• Job Type: Temporary, Full Time
• Hours of Work: Various shifts including days, afternoons, nights, and weekends
• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Work Location: Public Works Garage
• Hourly Rate: $29.36
• Department: Infrastructure Services
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-13

The Township of Centre Wellington is seeking experienced individuals to operate equipment and perform a variety of duties associated with winter sidewalk maintenance in a seasonal (temporary) position of Winter Control Operator – Sidewalks within the Infrastructure Services Department.

Duties include operation of compact tractor, articulated municipal tractor (Trackless), backhoe, and loader. Performing laborer activities related to snow clearing on steps, sidewalks, general maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation with post-secondary education being an asset
• A valid Class G Driver’s Licence and maintain a clean driver’s abstract
• At least one (1) year of related experience in the operation of sidewalk tractors, 1.5-ton truck, and backhoe for loading
• Must be familiar, and able to operate, equipment, tools and machinery in the Infrastructure Services Department
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with co-workers and management staff
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Mechanical competencies and technical abilities to troubleshoot issues effectively and in a timely manner
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Must be available to work weekends and required to work additional hours
• Must be able to use good judgment pertaining to decisions dealing with public complaints
• Ability to understand and abide by municipal policies, procedures and directives
• Demonstrate excellence in customer service while being able to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy

Working Conditions

Various shifts available including days, afternoons, nights, and weekends from November 2026 until April 2027.

Work is performed at the Public Works Garage.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit a single document that includes their cover letter and resume in MS Word or PDF format by email to careers@centrewellington.ca by September 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Please quote job posting ‘2026-60’ in the subject line.

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

We thank all those that apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection.

The Township of Centre Wellington is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact us at hr@centrewellington.ca.

The lands we know today as the Township of Centre Wellington have been home to Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. We acknowledge that we are on the treaty lands and traditional territory of the Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee.