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Night Truck Driver - Winter Control (TFT) (4) (CUPE 63.26)

The Night Truck Driver is responsible for winter road maintenance, including plowing, salting, and sanding to ensure public safety. Additionally, the role involves general road repairs, infrastructure maintenance, and the operation of various construction vehicles and equipment.

  • On-site
  • ON
  • Posted Aug 13, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential. As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career. As a Night Truck Driver – Winter Control, you’ll help keep Norfolk County’s roads safe and accessible by plowing, salting, sanding, and responding to winter road conditions. Your work will directly support reliable transportation, public safety, and compliance with provincial maintenance standards across the County. Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk. Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct road way and road allowance inspections as required Repair potholes, retaining walls, guide rails and wash outs. Undertake asphalt padding, gravel resurfacing, tar and chip resurfacing, shoulder gravel resurfacing and parking lot maintenance. Undertake repair, removal, replacement and installation of catch basins, storm sewers, ditches, culverts, curb and gutters, sidewalks and signs. Use of various power and hand tools in completion of construction and maintenance activities including job site restorations. Undertake various maintenance and housekeeping activities with respect to County vehicles and equipment as well as the organization/cleanliness of the roads operations yards. Assist with the setup and cleanup of barricades, traffic barrels/cones, garbage barrels, signs, etc. for special events/festivals. Roadside debris and litter pick up and removal. Transportation of construction, maintenance and scrap materials from job sites and roads operations facilities with tandem/single axle dump trucks and one ton trucks. Operation of tandem/single axle dump trucks with plow and wing as well as one ton trucks with plow to carry out plowing, anti-icing, salting, sanding operations throughout the winter control season. Spot loading of construction, maintenance and scrap materials on tandem/single axle dump trucks or one ton trucks for transportation. Undertakes the setup and teardown of traffic control plan measures on job sites and performs flag person/pilot truck operations as required. Completes daily journal, driver’s record of time, vehicle inspection reports, vehicle accident/incident reports, employee incident reports and timesheets. Completes tree trimming and removal work of roadside trees where required. Maintenance of vegetation around guide rail and guide cable systems as well as other fixtures in the road allowance as required. Washing and maintenance of bridges. Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge and Experience: High school Grade 12 graduation Valid Ontario “DZ” driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle including the ability to provide a drivers abstract when requested during the recruitment process Over one year up to and including two years related experience Experience with pre-wet systems Skills and Abilities: An understanding of basic operation of all related equipment Ability to operate a front end loader and backhoe to load trucks and storage facilities with salt/sand Computer experience in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software. Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act In depth knowledge of the O. Reg. 239/02: Minimum Maintenance Standards Posting #: CUPE 63.26 Position: Night Truck Driver - Winter Control Position Code: 8RDTRW Status: Temporary Full Time (from approximately November 15, 2026 - April 16, 2027) Number of Vacancies: 4 Employee Group: CUPE Local 4700 Wage: $27.09 - $33.90 per hour (plus $0.80 per hour shift premium) Hours Worked per Week: 40 Division: Public Works Department: Roads Reports to: Supervisor, Roads Operations Location: 1 vacancy in each of the following locations: West (Langton), Central (Delhi), Simcoe, East Yard (Villa Nova) Posting Period: August 13, 2026 - August 26, 2026 How to Apply: Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file. Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates. Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Night Truck Driver is responsible for winter road maintenance, including plowing, salting, and sanding to ensure public safety. Additionally, the role involves general road repairs, infrastructure maintenance, and the operation of various construction vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Ontario DZ driver's license and have at least one to two years of related experience. A high school diploma is required, along with a strong understanding of road maintenance standards and safe work practices.

Listed skills

  • Microsoft OfficePreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Truck driving
  • Snow plowing
  • Road maintenance
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Traffic control
  • Asphalt repair
  • Culvert installation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • DZ driver's license
  • Pre-wet systems
  • Backhoe operation
  • Front end loader operation
  • Hand Tools
  • Front End Loaders
  • Truck Driving
  • Backhoes
  • Plowing
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Construction
  • Housekeeping
  • Cleanliness
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Rain Gutters
  • Incident Reporting
  • Innovation
  • Operations
  • Public Works
  • Retaining Wall
  • Storm Drains
  • Traffic Control
  • Trimming
  • File Extension

Job areas

  • Transportation
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Straight Truck Driver
  • Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General)
  • Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week