Winter Control Plow Operator (Call In)

Division: Infrastructure and Development
Job Status: Contract
Number of Positions: 4
Hours of Work: Call in basis 
Wage Rate: $25.59 - 30.72 per hour
Posting Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

About Us
The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents. 

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services. 

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role
Operate and maintain a tandem truck for winter control operations on a standby/call-in basis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Duties:

• Operate assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner as directed


• Safely operate County’s “All Inclusive Snow Plough Equipment” during the winter season


• Responsible for upkeep of equipment, keeping machinery clean, refuelling, performing minor maintenance (i.e. greasing, oil changes) and repair, keeping the mechanic/equipment supervisor informed of the overall operating condition of the equipment


• Accurately communicate road conditions by radio to the supervisor, make periodic on-site decisions on sand and salt distribution as dictated by weather conditions


• Operate as a member of a crew or alone


• Participate in a standby/call-in system for winter control operations on a contractual basis


• Receive complaints, concerns, etc. from property owners and the public in a professional and timely manner and refer to immediate Supervisor for action


• Maintain a daily diary of work activities

General:

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed


• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification.  They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification.  Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: None

Indirect Supervision: None

Functional Authority: None

What We Are Lookinhg For
Minimum Formal Education

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent in education and/or experience


• Current valid Province of Ontario Driver’s licence minimum Class DZ

Experience

• Previous operating experience in operating a tandem truck including winter control is preferred

A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a vehicle.

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.