Winter Equipment Operator II Casual

THE UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE

Public Works Division

Invites applications for the position of:

WINTER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

 (Westport Patrol) Casual

Positions: 1

Duration: (November 3, 2025 to April 5, 2026)

2025 Salary Grid 3:  $ $34.36/Hr.

What we offer:

Vacation Pay & Benefits: The Counties offers 4% in lieu of vacation and 7% in lieu of benefits. In addition, temporary employees can participate in our OMERS Pension program and Employee and Family Assistance program (EFAP) through Telus Health.

Training: Our Public Works division offers paid training: One-Man Snow Plow Operator and we cover the cost of PPE.

Fleet: Our Public Works Division takes great pride in having a tandum fleet of well-maintained vehicles to serve the residents of Leeds and Grenville.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to and under the direction of the Patrol Supervisor, the Equipment Operator II position will be responsible for operating several types of equipment and performing a variety of tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the County Roads Systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education, Certification & Licenses

• Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid D-Z driver's

 Experience

• Minimum of three year's progressive experience in the operation of heavy trucks and other related equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude to perform a wide variety of tasks relating to equipment maintenance, operation and repair.
• Physically able to perform tasks involving heavy

SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Activity 1: Road Maintenance & Construction (approximately 40%)

• 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), shovelling, raking, packing, setting up temporary traffic protection, repairing guiderail, setting up road detours, maintaining cuts in asphalt, ditching, and landscaping.
• Perform general road maintenance duties such as; patrolling, patching and grading

Activity 2: Seasonal Activities (approximately 50%)

• Operates 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.
• 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.

Activity 3: Administration & Shop Maintenance (approximately 10%)

• Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts. Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with the Operational policies of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
• Responsible for completing necessary paperwork for documentation of deficiencies and completing repairs while complying with the Minimum Maintenance Standards.
• Perform general shop maintenance such as; sweeping, cleaning, safety inspections and general shop repairs.

Other related duties, as requested and required.

How to Apply:

Please quote "Competition #WINTE001331 Winter Equipment Operator (Westport Patrol) Casual" and apply with cover letter and resume to the job posting on the Careers section of our website at View our Job Opportunities. On or before Wednesday November 16th, 2025 by 4 PM EST

 The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers.  Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

 Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at or The Bell Relay Service.  Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants, during the recruitment and selection process, which will ensure the process is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.