Seasonal Equipment Operator

The City of Quinte West invites applications for the following seasonal position:

Seasonal Equipment Operator, Public Works and Environmental Services

Reporting to the Supervisor of Roads, the Equipment Operator is responsible to ensure the municipal road system and related municipal properties are maintained in a safe and reliable manner. This consists of performing transportation services, day-to-day general operations of roads, equipment operations, maintenance, operating light and heavy equipment and following all safety procedures, legislation and municipal policies and procedures.

Education/Specialized Training/Skills:

The position will require:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class D Driver’s License with Z endorsement and a clean driver’s abstract.
Proven competence to safely operate both heavy truck (5 tonne) and snow plow in addition to demonstrated competence operating any three (3) of the following pieces of heavy equipment: sidewalk plow, grader, loader, backhoe, street sweeper or excavator.
Driving experience of a minimum of four (4) winter control seasons (twelve (12) months of winter control) operating a tandem, single or tri-axle plow truck with wing and sander, within the last five years; over any specified road type is required.
Availability to quickly access, take control and respond to call in, after-hours and emergency response.
Perform both light and heavy lifting.
Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team.
Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
Basic computer skills involving data entry/inquiry using corporate standard software and department, division or task specific software.
Ability to read maps and plans.
Excellent skills in public relations, customer service, communication, analytical and problem solving to deal effectively and courteously in all aspects of the position to manage relationships with members of the public, and all levels of staff.
Comprehensive understanding of current legislation as it pertains to hours of work legislation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act Regulations, especially relative to signage and pavement markings, Minimum Maintenance Standards, City policies, Operational Guidelines, and other legislation and laws as applicable
Work Experience:

A minimum of two years of experience in a municipal transportation environment operating multiple pieces of heavy equipment is required. Experience in municipal urban, semi-urban and/or rural infrastructure matters including equipment utilized in the road system is necessary.

Remuneration: 2025 C.U.P.E. Salary Grid Band 7 – $34.27/hr

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online with their resume by 11:59 pm on March 13, 2026. They may also visit the City of Quinte West website at www.quintewest.ca for more information.

The City of Quinte West does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates in its recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed and assessed by Human Resources staff and the hiring manager.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Quinte West is pleased to accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 613-392-2841 x1106 or email [email protected] you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants will be required to consent to the completion of a criminal reference check and the completion of a driver’s abstract, if deemed a requirement of the position.

Job Type: Seasonal

Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $34.27 per hour

Work Location: In person