Winter Control Operator

Why Guelph:
**What we offer**

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

- Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
- Paid personal days;
- Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
- Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Parental leave top up program;
- Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
- Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview:
**Key duties and responsibilities**
- Perform duties in the development, maintenance and operation of the Operations Department related to winter road maintenance.
- Operate a tandem dump truck in a safe and courteous manner.
- Perform various duties relating to winter control of roadways including operating a tandem truck with computerized material applicator, plow and wing and or other relevant road maintenance equipment, manual snow and ice clearing equipment and manual salting and sanding equipment.
- Comply with all applicable regulations and requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, all Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.
- Remove obstacles hazardous to employees or the public or that interfere with the safe operation of vehicles or equipment.
- Complete daily activity time sheets including reporting/recording of materials used and work completed, inspection and reporting forms.
- Report on variances in daily work plans.
- Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, damage and hazardous conditions.
- Actively participate in a team environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications and requirements**
- Experience related to the duties listed above which includes five (5) months of Plow and Wing experience on a DZ Class vehicle.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of tools and equipment relevant to winter control and roadway maintenance activities.
- Must be a reliable self-starter, able to make decisions and function with minimum supervision.
- Must possess good communication skills and have the ability to deal with the public in a cordial manner.
- Ability to perform a variety of physical activities including but not limited to lifting, digging, and shovelling and be able to actively participate in daily activities, working within live traffic conditions and adverse weather conditions.
- Basic understanding of and experience with computers.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Highway Traffic Act.

**Hours of work**
Up to 40 hours per week. Rotating shifts and standby are a requirement of this position. This is a temporary position for approximately 6 months during the winter control season.

**Pay/Salary**
CUPE 241 Grade 3: $31.60 per hour

**Mandatory Orientation**
You will be required to complete an orientation session which is expected to be scheduled in November 2025. Further details will be provided to successful applicants.

**How to apply**

Applications received after August 22, 2025, will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.