Job Description

Division: Infrastructure & Development

Job Status: Temporary Full Time

Number of Positions: 4

Hours of Work:

40 hours/week

Wage Rate: $24.01 to $28.81/hour

Posting Date: Monday, August 25, 2025

Closing Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

Operate and maintain a tandem truck and line stripper.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Duties:


Operate assigned equipment as directed in a safe and efficient manner

Safely operate "All Inclusive Snow Plough Equipment" during the winter season and a tandem truck for the remainder of the year

Operate the line stripper and portable line stripper on County Roads and local municipal roads maintaining accurate records

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

Assist in any other capacity, i.e. erecting snow fence, operating a chainsaw, pothole patching, grass cutting, etc.

Be on call for emergency work, normally during the winter operations season

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 as well as maintain equipment log and diary books as required by Provincial legislation and County policy


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: Not applicable



Indirect Supervision: Not applicable



Functional Authority: Not applicable

Credentials Required

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 construction or a road system is preferred

Most functions are based on skills learned on the job


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