Winter Equipment Operator Casual

The Corporation of UCLG•Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON

1d•CA$30 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Public Works Division, is inviting applications for the position of Winter Equipment Operator II Casual On Call. This role is responsible for operating several types of equipment and performing a variety of tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the County Roads Systems. The position reports to and operates under the direction of the Patrol Supervisor. The contract duration is from November 1st, 2026, to April 2nd, 2027. The salary grid for 2026 is $29.85 - $35.39/Hr.

Requirements

Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent
Valid D-Z driver’s licence
Physically able to perform tasks involving heavy labour
Minimum of three year’s progressive experience in the operation of heavy trucks and other related equipment
Mechanical aptitude to perform a wide variety of tasks relating to equipment maintenance, operation and repair

Responsibilities

Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts and consistent with the Operational policies of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
Operation of a 6-ton minimum dump truck equipped with snow plow and sander equipment during winter months. Ploughing and salting County road network in compliance with Minimum Maintenance Standards.
Culvert steaming to open up blocked culverts; equipment maintenance to winter fleet (washing, greasing, changing plough and wing steel, oil changes); stockpiling of winter material into storage buildings and installing snow fence to reduce drifting.
Replace driveway and road cross-culverts which includes operating machinery (backhoe and dump truck), shoveling, raking, packing, setting up temporary traffic protection, repairing guiderail, setting up road detours, maintaining cuts in asphalt, ditching, and landscaping.
Mowing ditches with tractor/mower unit; weed trimming around signs, steel beam and post and cable; cut and/or trim trees within County right-of-way; clear brush from right-of-way for sight lines; operate diesel powered chipper and gas-powered chainsaws.
Responsible for completing necessary paperwork for documentation of deficiencies and completing repairs while complying with the Minimum Maintenance Standards.
Perform general road maintenance duties such as; patrolling, patching and grading.
Perform general shop maintenance such as; sweeping, cleaning, safety inspections and general shop repairs.
Ensure that health and safety standards are incorporated into all aspects of our business, and that facilities and resources are made available to ensure the successful execution of all required Health and Safety legislation as well as corporate policies and procedures are adhered to.
Other related duties, as requested and required.