The Municipality of South Huron invites applications for Seasonal Equipment Operators, to assist in day-to-day winter operations for the Transportation Services Division in an effective, efficient, safe and environmentally responsible manner. Monitor municipal roads to provincial minimum standards, conduct repairs, and maintain necessary records. Provide winter control, road and sidewalk maintenance under the direction of the Foreperson of Transportation Services.
The ideal candidate must have:
· Secondary School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
· Possess a valid DZ license, AZ license would be considered an asset.
· Driver’s abstract deemed satisfactory by the Municipality.
· Experience as a heavy equipment operator.
· Works effectively as a member of a team.
· Knowledge of the Ministry of Transportation regulations and minimum maintenance standards, as well as provincial occupational health and safety standards.
· Effective inter-personal, management, and written and oral communication skills.
· Proper operation, care and maintenance of departmental equipment and other resources of the Transportation Services Division.
Working Conditions:
Work involves a substantial amount of heavy lifting, carrying and climbing. Operations continue in all weather, including severe weather conditions such as freezing roads, blizzards and white outs with poor visibility and slippery conditions. A high degree of mental alertness is required to ensure the safety of self and others as working with heavy equipment, vehicles, unpredictable traffic conditions, tools and hazardous chemicals is required. A flexible schedule is required to account for operational coverage outside of core hours, including emergencies, holidays, weekends, on-call and seasonal shifts.
Hourly Range:
$31.56 to $37.12 per hour.
A detailed job description can be made available upon request.
Please submit your application no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, September 19, 2025 preferably by email to:
Justin Finkbeiner, Talent and Workforce Manager
Municipality of South Huron
322 Main Street South
P.O. Box 759
Exeter, ON N0M 1S6
Email: jfinkbeiner@southhuron.ca