Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow)

Perth County

Location: Mitchell, Stratford
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Temporary
Pay: $29 – $29 / hour
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Position: Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Employment Status: Seasonal

Reporting To: Roads Foreperson

Union Affiliation: Non-union

Posting Date: September 11, 2026

Closing Date November 23, 2026 at 8:30am

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

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.

Hourly Rate: $29.48/hour (based on Perth County’s 2026 salary grid)

Our Benefits:

OMERS Pension plan (optional for seasonal employees)

Career development and training

Employee and family assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Those interested may submit their application online at www.perthcounty.ca/employment by November 23, 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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$29 – $29 / hour

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