Municipality of Chatham-KentVerified Job Source

Winter Control

Blandford-Blenheim, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 23, 2026
1 position

$25 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The successful candidate will operate snow ploughs and heavy equipment to clear snow from municipal streets, highways, and public grounds. They will also assist with equipment maintenance, report completion, and perform general road maintenance tasks as part of a crew.

Job details

Job Status: Casual Call-In Union: Non-Union Number of Positions: 6 Location: Various Locations Reason for Vacancy: Replacement Closing Date: October 13, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has openings for a seasonal casual call-in Winter Control in the Public Works division. Job description Winter Control (seasonal) are responsible for operating snow ploughs to remove snow from streets, highways, etc. Essential responsibilities * Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies * Winter control, operating snow ploughs or trucks fitted with plough blades to remove snow from streets, highways, parking lots and similar areas * Clean and maintain streets, roads and public grounds of the municipality and other areas, working as a member of a crew * Assist Equipment Operators to secure attachments to equipment or trucks * Complete any reports required Essential qualifications * Possess a Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent education (i.e. GED certificate) * Personal or agricultural experience working with other large and/or heavy equipment * Basic computer skills * Position requires the candidate to be on a 24-hour standby basis, to carry a pager, and to be able to respond within one hour to emergencies * Experience operating a 5 cubic yard loader, combination snow plough and spreader unit Other qualifications * Experience in road maintenance operations an asset * Previous experience using other heavy equipment an asset * Experienced working with winter sand/salt an asset * General truck driving experience an asset Certifications, memberships, licenses * Valid DZ License required * Heavy Equipment Operator training and/or truck driving courses an asset * Standard First Aid/CPR and asset * Health & Safety training an asset Work environment/hours of work * This position works outdoors * This position works on call hours Driver’s licence/vehicle requirements Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class DZ (or higher) Ontario driver’s licence; a driver’s abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. An acceptable driver’s abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no ‘non-medical or administrative’ license suspension in the preceding three (3) years. Essential physical and/or safety requirements * Work outside in all weather conditions and in an unsanitary environment; able to work in extreme cold weather conditions * Able to be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and vibration able to work where noise levels are loud able to bend, reach and lift various weights on a regular basis (22.73 kg or 50 pounds) * Able to load and unload tools and materials * Due to the responsibilities of this position, the candidate must be physically fit and reliable * Bending: frequent stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling (tree removal, sign repairs, raking) * Walking: frequent walking on level surface, rough surface (worksites rough and unlevel) * Sitting: frequent vehicle seat (equipment operation, winter control, some training needed) * Reaching: frequent reaching below shoulder, forward, handling (up to 22.73 kgs or 50 lbs) (tree removal, sign repairs, shovelling, raking) * Lifting: frequent lifting floor to waist, waist to shoulder (up to 22.73 kgs or 50 lbs) (daily tasks (various) including tree removal, sing repairs, shoveling, raking) * Standing: frequent outside (traffic control, etc.) * Hands: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement), gripping, pinching (equipment, computers) * Foot action: frequent 1 foot action (driving/operating vehicles) Benefits This seasonal casual call-in position is paid $247.20 per week standby pay with an hourly wage of $24.79 for on-call hours and will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act. ________ The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve. The Municipality does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in its recruitment or selection processes; all hiring decisions are made by people. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Secondary School Graduation Diploma and a valid DZ driver's license with an acceptable driving abstract. The role requires physical fitness, the ability to work in extreme weather conditions, and availability for 24-hour on-call emergency response.