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Snow Plow Operator (DZ) (Full Time/Part Time/Casual)
@ Colas
Harriston, Ontario
Overview
The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is hiring a full-time, part-time or casual Snow Plow Operator (DZ) for its Ontario winter maintenance team under Ministry of Transportation maintenance contracts. The role involves safely operating a combo plow unit for snow removal on local roads and highways, plus equipment care and documentation. Pay is $28.35/hr, with call-in response within thirty minutes and extended hours during winter events.
Pay:
$28.35 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate a combo plow unit for snow removal on roads and highways
- Apply sand and salt at contract rates
- Maintain fuel, safety and hours-of-service reports
- Clean and perform routine maintenance on equipment
- Respond to winter storm call-ins
Requirements summary:
- DZ or AZ licence with clean driver's abstract and CVOR
- Respond to call-ins within thirty minutes
- Operate a loader and perform patrolling and patching
- Work assigned and extended shifts in extreme weather
- Manual transmission and mechanical knowledge preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CVOR |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
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Colas
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 246 |
About Us
The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.
Miller Maintenance proudly provides maintenance services on Maintenance Contracts for the Ministry of Transportation throughout 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- DZ or AZ license with a clean driver’s abstract & CVOR
- Available to respond to call-ins within thirty minutes
- Ability to operate a loader and perform other maintenance duties such a patrolling, patching, and minor equipment maintenance
- Ability to work assigned shifts, and extended hours (evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays) as winter events require
- Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to drive manual transmission
- Previous experience in winter-works operations
- Mechanical knowledge, ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required
- Good understanding of MTO standards and AMC Contract Performance Requirements
Compensation Data
$28.35/hr
Day in the Life
Our Snow Plow Operators are an integral member of our winter maintenance team. You will safely operate a combo plow unit, performing snow removal on local roads and highways as per the contract requirements. When you are not on the road, it will be important to maintain accurate documentation such as fuel reports, safety reports and hours of service as well as maintain and clean the equipment, conducting routine maintenance and minor repairs. You will familiarize yourself to understand route maps and sand/salt application rates and meet call in requirements during winter storm events.
If you have a safety focused mindset and love to be on the road, this is the ideal role for you. Want to be an integral part of keeping our communities safe this winter? Join our team!
Culture
At Miller, we want every employee to feel connected, where creativity and innovation thrive, and your contributions make a real impact. Our supportive and inclusive atmosphere encourages open communication, ensuring every team member feels heard and valued. With a commitment to flexibility, opportunities for professional development, and a shared passion for excellence, we are more than just colleagues – we are a community dedicated to Building Greatness together.
If you are seeking a workplace that values employees, challenges you to reach new heights, and celebrates your achievements, Miller is the place for you. Build your career with.
Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.
We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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