Winter Maintenance Operator

City of Middlesex

Middlesex, ON · Full Time · $32.87/hr

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Category: Public Works (Roads, Fleet, Operations)

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Position Details

  • Compensation: $32.87 per hour (Monday-Friday; 42.5 hours per week)
  • Hours of Work: 42.5 hours per week
  • Closing Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Overview

Performs winter maintenance operations by plowing roadways to remove snow and ice, sanding and salting roadways, loading trucks with sand and salt, patrolling roads documenting road conditions and advising Foremen/Crew Leaders of road conditions

Operates trucks, tractors, mowers, loaders, packer, boom truck, chainsaw, pickup, and miscellaneous power and hand tools

Provides routine vehicle maintenance and light repairs on assigned vehicle and equipment

Rebuilds, installs, maintains and removes snow removal and ice control equipment

Checks, adjusts, installs and removes signs, safety devices, delineators, and guide rails

Cleans, maintains, and repairs District Garages and yards as directed

Subject to call-outs outside of regular hours for maintenance and winter control work

Other related duties as assigned

The successful candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, and may be called in on short notice. This position is part of the CUPE 2018 bargaining unit.

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Class “D” Licence (Z endorsement required)
  • 1 to 2 years of previous construction and maintenance experience
  • Good working knowledge of road safety practices

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to email address by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.