Seasonal Equipment Operator (Weekend Standby)
- Listowel, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 8, 2026
- 1 position
$32–$40 / hour
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- Employment type
- Temporary, Seasonal
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The operator will perform winter maintenance tasks including road patrol, snow removal on roads and sidewalks, and general construction duties. They are required to be available for weekend on-call shifts and flexible hours during the winter season.
Job details
The Municipality of North Perth is currently seeking Seasonal Equipment Operators to support with weekend coverage for the upcoming winter! Working alongside the Roads team, the operators will be responsible for assisting with winter operations including road patrol, snow removal on roads and sidewalks as well as construction and maintenance as needed. Successful candidates should have: * Secondary School Diploma * DZ or AZ license with a clean driving record. * Experience working in construction or a related field. * Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment. Grader and front-end loader experience is an asset. * Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check. * Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts, as required for snow removal operations. Applicants must be committed to weekend on-call requirements between November 2026 and April 2027 and be available on a call-in basis (weather dependent). A winter schedule will be provided in advance. The salary range for this position is $31.68 - $39.60 per hour plus standby pay according to the HR Policy. Salary will align with experience and qualifications. North Perth offers optional enrollment in the OMERS pension plan for contract staff. Applications are being accepted until September 22, 2026. North Perth is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a respectful workplace. Upon request, HR will provide accommodations to applicants as needed throughout the recruitment process.
What you’ll do
The operator will perform winter maintenance tasks including road patrol, snow removal on roads and sidewalks, and general construction duties. They are required to be available for weekend on-call shifts and flexible hours during the winter season.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Secondary School Diploma and a valid DZ or AZ license with a clean driving record. Previous experience in construction or heavy equipment operation is required, along with the ability to pass a criminal record check.
Benefits
• Omers pension plan • Standby pay
Listed skills
- Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
- maintenance · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Heavy equipment operation
- Road patrol
- Snow removal
- Construction
- Maintenance
- Grader operation
- Front-end loader operation
- Driving
- Front End Loaders
- Good Driving Record
- Snow Removal
- Operations
- Public Works
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Government & Public Sector
- Transportation
- Equipment Operator
- Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
- Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators