Equipment Operators are responsible for using small and medium-sized equipment to maintain the roads within the City of Kawartha Lakes, for the safety of the public and emergency services.
Have a DZ licence and experience operating heavy equipment? We'd like to meet you!
The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring
Temporary Equipment Operators
for the 2026/2027 winter season.
Join Us at Our Job Fair Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 28 Francis Street, Lindsay Bring your résumé and meet our Public Works team. You can learn more about the job, our work locations, and whether this role is a good fit for you.
About the Job
Pay:
$33.44 per hour (2026 rate), training rate of 4% less ($32.1024) will apply if experience requirement is not met.
Term:
Approximately October 13, 2026, to April 15, 2027
Hours:
40 hours per week, plus extra and on-call hours during winter operations
Locations:
Public Works depots across Kawartha Lakes
Premium Pay:
An extra
$0.50 per hour
when operating winter combination units (plow/sander)
As a Temporary Equipment Operator with the City of Kawartha Lakes, you will help keep roads protected during the winter. You will operate snow plows, sanders, loaders,
and other heavy equipment. You will also assist with road maintenance work as needed.
What We're Looking For We are looking for candidates with
at least one year of winter road maintenance experience , including operating a plow truck with a wing and sander.
No winter maintenance experience? Apply anyway.
If you have a valid Ontario
DZ licence
and experience operating heavy equipment safely, we may provide training to help you move into winter operations.
Employees who need extra training will start at a pay rate that is
4% below the regular starting rate
during their training period.
You Must Have:
A Secondary School Diploma
A valid Ontario Class D licence with a Z endorsement (or higher)
A safe driving record
Experience operating heavy equipment safely
The ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Availability for extra and on-call hours during the winter season
The ability to meet the physical demands of the job
As part of the hiring process, applicants must complete a
practical equipment test .
Interested? Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Equipment testing and interviews will take place after the Job Fair.
We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible hiring process. Accommodation is available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request.