BASIC FUNCTION:

To participate in road maintenance activities required during the night shift of the winter control season to ensure the County’s road network is in compliance with the minimum maintenance standards. This position will also act as a back-up to the night patroller in the event that they are unable to complete their duties. This position is County wide and not confined to a single yard. Tasks will be completed where required by the Operations Supervisor or as determined by the Night Patroller.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Conduct road way and road allowance inspections as required
• Repair potholes, retaining walls, guide rails and wash outs.
• Undertake asphalt padding, gravel resurfacing, tar and chip resurfacing, shoulder gravel resurfacing and parking lot maintenance.
• Undertake repair, removal, replacement and installation of catch basins, storm sewers, ditches, culverts, curb and gutters, sidewalks and signs.
• Use of various power and hand tools in completion of construction and maintenance activities including job site restorations.
• Undertake various maintenance and housekeeping activities with respect to County vehicles and equipment as well as the organization/cleanliness of the roads operations yards.
• Assist with the setup and cleanup of barricades, traffic barrels/cones, garbage barrels, signs, etc. for special events/festivals.
• Roadside debris and litter pick up and removal.
• Transportation of construction, maintenance and scrap materials from job sites and roads operations facilities with tandem/single axle dump trucks and one ton trucks.
• Operation of tandem/single axle dump trucks with plow and wing as well as one ton trucks with plow to carry out plowing, anti-icing, salting, sanding operations throughout the winter control season. Spot loading of construction, maintenance and scrap materials on tandem/single axle dump trucks or one ton trucks for transportation.
• Undertakes the setup and teardown of traffic control plan measures on job sites and performs flag person/pilot truck operations as required.
• Completes daily journal, driver’s record of time, vehicle inspection reports, vehicle accident/incident reports, employee incident reports and timesheets.
• Completes tree trimming and removal work of roadside trees where required.
• Maintenance of vegetation around guide rail and guide cable systems as well as other fixtures in the road allowance as required.
• Washing and maintenance of bridges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school Grade 12 graduation
• Valid Ontario “DZ” driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle including the ability to provide a drivers abstract when requested during the recruitment process
• Over one year up to and including two years related experience
• Experience with pre-wet systems

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• An understanding of basic operation of all related equipment
• Ability to operate a front end loader and backhoe to load trucks and storage facilities with salt/sand
• Computer experience in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software.
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• In depth knowledge of the O. Reg. 239/02: Minimum Maintenance Standards

Please refer the Job description for details