STUDENT - Road Maintenance

Location: Core placement will be at one of the following Patrol Areas: 

• Winchester Springs


• Finch


• St. Andrew's West


• Green Valley

Term: May to August 2026 (approximate 4-month term)
Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour 
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some overtime and weekend work is required.

Summary:

Reporting to the Lead Hand for the designated Patrol Area, the student will assist in the completion of scheduled summer road maintenance. The main duties will include traffic control (flag-person), weed trimming using a gas powered ‘weed-eater’, sign repairs, road patrol, hand patching and other duties as required. Lighter duties will include general maintenance/repair of county shop buildings, and may include sweeping, painting, and other general housekeeping duties.

Candidates must be willing to work weekday & Saturday overtime as required. 

Qualifications:

The candidate must:

• be a student who is enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies in the fall;


• possess a valid driver's licence (Ontario Class G preferred); and


• possess good interpersonal skills and pay special attention to safety and detail.

Experience with small tools and weed trimmers is an asset.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a driver’s abstract indicating a clean driving record, prior to commencement.

Students will receive in-depth Health & Safety training provided by SDG Counties prior to beginning work.

Note: Summer Students are responsible for supplying their own C.S.A. approved work boots, with steel toes and shanks.

This posting is for an existing seasonal vacancy with a planned start of May 2026.

Application Deadline: This posting will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being selected for an interview will be contacted. The County will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code during the hiring process.