Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator and Labourer - Public Works

Position Details

• Compensation: Option 1: $27.72 – 32.63 per hour with two years’ experience operating a 13-speed manual transmission tandem truck OR Option 2: $30.79 - $36.06 per hour with one year’s experience operating motor grader and ice-blading gravel roads
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week + overtime, scheduled shifts include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Location and Environment: Township Public Works Yard (13th Line, Marsville)
• Deadline: Open until filled with first assessment scheduled for week of September 28, 2026
• Department: Public Works

This posting is open until filled.

This position primarily operates heavy equipment as part of winter operations keeping the roads safe for commuters and the community by meeting legislated standards. The Township’s road network includes 108 km of gravel roads and 38 km of paved roads.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• This position has scheduled shifts after hours, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Performing winter road snow plowing operations using snow equipment attachments.
• Load sand and salt onto vehicles.
• Conduct road patrols inspecting winter road conditions, remove debris as needed.
• Excavating and maintaining roadside ditches and culverts to ensure drainage.
• Clearing trees, brush and roadside vegetation.
• Responding to emergency calls received from police, utilities and the public.
• Assist in the closure of roads.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
  • Ontario DZ License with clean Drivers & CVOR abstract.
  • Minimum two-years’ experience operating a 13-speed manual transmission tandem truck.
  • Physically able to lift and move equipment/objects weighing up to 50lbs safely and repeatedly.
• Preferred:
  • Minimum one-year experience operating motor grader ice-blading gravel roads.
  • Experience performing municipal snowplow/winter control operations.
  • TJ Mahoney and/or CS Anderson Road School training and certification.

Additional Requirements

• Proof of authorization to work in Canada.
• Verification of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
• Ontario Driver’s License abstract.
• Criminal Record Check.

On-Call

This position is required to be on a rotating paid on-call basis once every 4-weeks to be able to respond to after-hours/weekends road-related hazards.

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to: employment@eastgarafraxa.ca

The Township of East Garafraxa is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact our office. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

First Assessment Date

Week of September 28, 2026.

Assessment and Interview Process

Test will be based on your resume and include your ability to operate either one or both of: 13-speed manual transmission tandem truck with a wing and plow attachment OR 772 John Deere Motor Grader with fingertip controls ice blading gravel roads. Candidates that pass the assessment will proceed to the interview stage.