Winter Equipment Operator II TFT
About The Position
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Public Works Division, is inviting applications for the position of Winter Equipment Operator II TFT. This is a temporary full-time position located in South Grenville at the Spencerville Garage. The role involves operating several types of equipment and performing various tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the County Roads Systems, reporting to the Patrol Supervisor. The contract duration is CASUAL from November 1st, 2026, to November 29th, 2026, and TFT from November 29th, 2026, to April 2nd, 2027. The salary grid is 3, ranging from $29.85 to $35.39 per hour, with a 2-week shift rotation (4 am – 12:30 pm; 4 pm – 12:30 am).
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.
- All employees are responsible and accountable for ensuring 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.
Benefits
- 4% in lieu of vacation
- 7% in lieu of benefits
- Participation in OMERS Pension program
- Employee and Family Assistance program (EFAP) through Telus Health
- Ability to bank up to 120 overtime hours
- Paid training: One-Man Snow Plow Operator
- Company covers the cost of PPE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
