Snow Plow Operator

Summary: Miller Maintenance proudly provides maintenance services on Area Maintenance Contracts for the Ministry of Transportation throughout the province of Ontario. Our leadership in the Ontario road and highway maintenance industry is based on our commitment to continuous improvement through education, innovation, safety, and training.

Owen Sound Highway Maintenance has immediate openings for Snow Plow Operators. The winter maintenance season runs yearly from October until April, weather dependent. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. At our core, we are our people. Following the winter season, we provide all employees equal opportunity to job vacancies.

Responsibilities:

• Safe and efficient operation of spreader, plow wing, combo unit or tow to perform the clearing of local roads as per the contract requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation including but not limited to, fuel reports, safety reports and hours of service etc.
• Maintain/clean equipment and conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs as required
• Operate specialized equipment, including winter equipment, as trained, and as required
• Carry out highway maintenance activities, facility maintenance and yard maintenance as required

Requirements:

• DZ license with a clean driver's abstract and ability to drive manual transmission
• Previous experience in winter works operations is considered an asset
• Ability to operate winter combination units
• Available to respond to call-ins within thirty minutes
• Ability to remain flexible with shift schedules, and extended hours (evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays)
• Mechanical knowledge, ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required
• Ability to perform manual labour and lift up to 50lbs
• Appreciation for a high level of efficient and quality work
• Team player with strong work ethic
• Effective communication (written and verbal)
• Ability to understand performance requirements of the contract, route map and sand/salt application rate etc.
• Willingness to work and drive in extreme weather conditions
• Willingness to learn and appreciate company values - Safety, Quality, and Integrity so we can continue "Building Greatness"

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodations are available upon request.