Position: Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow) - Multiple positions available.
Start Date: November 2026. Employment Status: Seasonal. Reporting To: Roads Foreperson. Union Affiliation: Non-union. Posting Date: September 11, 2026. Closing Date: September 28, 2026 at 8:30am.
Position Summary The Public Works Department requires Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operators (snow plow) for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter season. The successful candidates will be assigned a shift and plow rotation operating out of the County's public workshops. These shifts will commence in November 2026 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's 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
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 commence as qualified applications are received. Interviews may be done virtually.
Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement The County of Perth is an equal chance employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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📌 Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow) (Ontario)
🏢 Perth County
📍 Ontario