Seasonal Equipment Operator Labourers

This is a temporary full-time contract position.

The following scheduled time slots apply to the available positions:

(1) Weekday Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 3:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

(1) Weekday Evening Shift: Monday to Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

(1) Weekend Day Shift: Thursday to Sunday, 3:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

(1) Weekend Evening Shift: Thursday to Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

What we can offer YOU!

• A competitive hourly wage ranging between $33.25 – $38.91 (January 1, 2026 Non-Union Pay Grid);
• Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
• Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you’ll do

• Operate a tandem snow plow complete with sand/salter and wing
• Operate a wheeled loader to load sand and salt on to winter maintenance vehicles
• Operate pickup truck for winter road patrol to monitor weather and road conditions and dispatch required maintenance equipment
• Remove debris from roads (patroller)
• Respond to emergency calls received from police, utilities and the public; provide support for road closures, inspections and clean up after collisions
• Erection and removal of snow fences
• Free drainage ditches and culverts from clogged snow and ice buildup
• Snow removal
• Operate County equipment as assigned in connection with all road construction and maintenance activities
• Operate backhoe, loader, tractor, excavator, chainsaw, fork lift, etc.
• Perform all routine maintenance including daily safety and maintenance checks
• Assist Mechanic in routine repairs and upkeep on County equipment
• In accordance with Ontario Regulation 239, Minimum Maintenance Standards; Respond to emergency calls received from police, utilities and the public; provide support for road closures, inspections and clean up after collisions
  • Winter
• Monitor and record County road conditions and review forecast information
• Dispatch required snowplow equipment
• Assign routes and operations to be completed to Operator/ Labourers
• Assign products and treatments to the road (salt, sand or liquids including material rates)
• Close roads as requested by OPP due to weather conditions or accidents
• Recommend declaring a Significant Weather Event as specified in the regulation
• In direct communications with OPP and MTO’s patrollers
• Update road conditions and closures on the County website
  • Routine Patrol
• Monitor road conditions, hazards and create work orders for maintenance activities
• Inspect traffic lights for lamps out and general operation
• Record and create work orders of any sign damage or missing signs
• Remove debris from the entire road platform including garbage, rocks, road kill, tire parts, etc.
• Investigate roadside issues as required
• Attend traffic accident scenes
• Hard-top maintenance; Perform traffic control during maintenance activities
• Roadside Maintenance; Assess road safety and maintenance needs, Perform traffic control during maintenance activities
• Sign maintenance; Install regulatory and warning road signs
• Bridge maintenance; As part of a crew perform culvert cleaning, repair, replacement and installation
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Valid DZ driver’s license required
• First Aid training
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating tandem snow plow-sander combination units and loaders and other heavy construction equipment
• Road construction experience
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance best practices with ability to adapt practices to complex situations
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and WHMIS regulations
• Must be capable of completing a variety of work forms and maintain accurate work time records
• Must be compliant with the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration

The County of Dufferin strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. To effectively do so, all positions at the County of Dufferin require a commitment to upholding the County’s equity mandate through on-going and mandatory training and examining our day-to-day operations and impacts through an equity lens. Therefore, throughout the selection process, candidates will have demonstrated their ability to be anti-racist, equitable, inclusive, and respectful.

As an organization, we recognize the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and the importance of creating an environment that embraces and supports these. We are committed to creating and fostering a workplace where all employees feel a sense of dignity and belonging. As such, we seek to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees with a variety of identities and backgrounds, to better reflect the growing diversity of our region.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women; and
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our workplace.

Your past does not define your future. A criminal record will not necessarily disqualify you from employment with us. We evaluate each application individually.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Those chosen for next steps in the selection process will be advised by October 30, 2026. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and will not be used for any other reason. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.