Equipment Operator Labourer- Patrollers

The following scheduled time slots apply to the available positions: * Temporary Full-Time Position: Monday to Friday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (1) Temporary Part-Time Position: Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) 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 * Perform road patrols of both routine and representive routes 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 * 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 * 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 * Operate a wheeled loader to load sand and salt on to winter maintenance vehicles, assist in maintaining stock piles of materials and clear Operations Centre parking lot snow * Operate a pickup truck for winter road patrol to monitor weather and road conditions and dispatch required maintenance equipment * Remove debris from roads. * Respond to emergency calls received from police, utilities and the public; provide support for road closures, inspections and clean up after collisions * Other duties as assigned What you’ll bring * Grade 12 diploma or equivalent * A valid Ontario “G” driver’s license * First Aid training * Minimum 2 years of experience in a winter maintenance program * Knowledge of maintenance best practices with ability to adapt practices to complex situations * Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and WHMIS regulations 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.

Perform routine road patrols, monitor weather conditions, and respond to emergency calls from police and the public. Operate heavy equipment for winter maintenance and manage road closures or debris removal as required.

Requires a Grade 12 diploma, a valid Ontario G driver's license, and First Aid training. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a winter maintenance program and knowledge of safety legislation.

• OMERS pension plan • Perkopolis discount program • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Live and interactive webinars • Supportive and collaborative work environment

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Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Road patrol
• Winter maintenance
• Equipment operation
• Emergency response
• Traffic control
• WHMIS
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Road inspection
• Snowplow dispatch
• Wheeled loader operation
• Record keeping
• Customer service
• Monitoring Road Conditions
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid
• Customer Service
• Collisions
• Communication
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Legislation
• Operations
• Snow Plowing
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

• Government & Public Sector
• Trades
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Security & Safety
• Equipment Operator/Laborer
• Laborer
• Manufacturing Labourers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

24 heures par semaine