About the role
Fowler is searching for Winter Patroller to actively patrol and monitor road conditions, repairing and reporting all non-compliance maintenance issues/quality concerns to the supervisor.
Why work for us?
- Competitive compensation
- Paid overtime eligibility
- Great company culture
- Year-round employment opportunities
- Company events and perks
Key Duties:
- Patrol designated roads and repair deficiencies when identified.
- Communicate to the area patrol supervisor any deficiencies and hazards not remedied.
- Decision making – responsible for calling drivers in, in a timely manner, to service the routes and deploy plows.
- Respond to all incidents within the patrol area (accidents, spills, etc.) and take appropriate action.
- Ensure all roadways are clear of all debris in patrol area.
- Complete all necessary documentation, i.e., Incident Report.
- Dispatch winter maintenance equipment based on route requirements and monitor winter operations.
- Effectively communicate with emergency services; MTO/Communication Centre, ambulance, police, and fire departments.
- Communicate/coordinate with adjoining patrol yards regarding weather conditions, detours, and highway closures.
- Manage and monitor equipment failures and repairs.
- Respond to public complaints.
- Maintain an accurate patrol Diary daily.
- Assist in the completion of all required daily/weekly/monthly reports as specified in the contract.
- Conduct yourself in a professional and mature manner.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Maintain a valid driver’s license. DZ license given priority.
- OTM Book 7 given priority.
- Strong knowledge of highway maintenance.
- Computer literate.
- Strong decision making and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational skills with clear communication abilities, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
- Must be able to stand, lift 50 lbs., carry, bend, reach.
Work Conditions:
- Requires long hours of driving using a company provided vehicle during work hours.
- Indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
- Flexible with work hours as there will be shiftwork, including weekends, evenings and nights based on the assigned shift.
- Must be available to be on call regularly.
Fowler Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to meeting its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. (AODA). Questions regarding collection of information, or accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
Job Type: Seasonal
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- DZ or equivalent driver's license (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Fowler Construction
74+ YEARS OF INFRASTRUCTURE, AGGREGATES, & MAINTENANCE
FOWLER Construction is one of Ontario's leading road-building, aggregate-producing and highway maintenance companies operating throughout central and northern Ontario. Founded in 1949, with its main office in Bracebridge, Ontario, FOWLER owns and operates over 30 aggregate pits and quarries, three asphalt plants, and a comprehensive fleet of trucks and equipment to service our aggregate sites, construction projects, and highway maintenance operations.
We say “I AM FOWLER” because we are industry leaders in Infrastructure, Aggregates, and Maintenance. From civil and commercial construction to materials and quarry locations to meticulous maintenance of local roads and municipal highways – our strength has been proven over seven decades, from Simcoe County through Muskoka and up to North Bay.
Our projects include road construction and maintenance, water main and sewer installations, pump stations, rock drilling and blasting, grading, paving, structure work, and commercial site development. We provide services to many local municipalities, ministries of the Ontario government, and commercial and private developers.
About the role
Fowler is searching for Winter Patroller to actively patrol and monitor road conditions, repairing and reporting all non-compliance maintenance issues/quality concerns to the supervisor.
Why work for us?
- Competitive compensation
- Paid overtime eligibility
- Great company culture
- Year-round employment opportunities
- Company events and perks
Key Duties:
- Patrol designated roads and repair deficiencies when identified.
- Communicate to the area patrol supervisor any deficiencies and hazards not remedied.
- Decision making – responsible for calling drivers in, in a timely manner, to service the routes and deploy plows.
- Respond to all incidents within the patrol area (accidents, spills, etc.) and take appropriate action.
- Ensure all roadways are clear of all debris in patrol area.
- Complete all necessary documentation, i.e., Incident Report.
- Dispatch winter maintenance equipment based on route requirements and monitor winter operations.
- Effectively communicate with emergency services; MTO/Communication Centre, ambulance, police, and fire departments.
- Communicate/coordinate with adjoining patrol yards regarding weather conditions, detours, and highway closures.
- Manage and monitor equipment failures and repairs.
- Respond to public complaints.
- Maintain an accurate patrol Diary daily.
- Assist in the completion of all required daily/weekly/monthly reports as specified in the contract.
- Conduct yourself in a professional and mature manner.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Maintain a valid driver’s license. DZ license given priority.
- OTM Book 7 given priority.
- Strong knowledge of highway maintenance.
- Computer literate.
- Strong decision making and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational skills with clear communication abilities, both verbal and written.
- Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
- Must be able to stand, lift 50 lbs., carry, bend, reach.
Work Conditions:
- Requires long hours of driving using a company provided vehicle during work hours.
- Indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
- Flexible with work hours as there will be shiftwork, including weekends, evenings and nights based on the assigned shift.
- Must be available to be on call regularly.
Fowler Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to meeting its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. (AODA). Questions regarding collection of information, or accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
Job Type: Seasonal
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- DZ or equivalent driver's license (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Fowler Construction
74+ YEARS OF INFRASTRUCTURE, AGGREGATES, & MAINTENANCE
FOWLER Construction is one of Ontario's leading road-building, aggregate-producing and highway maintenance companies operating throughout central and northern Ontario. Founded in 1949, with its main office in Bracebridge, Ontario, FOWLER owns and operates over 30 aggregate pits and quarries, three asphalt plants, and a comprehensive fleet of trucks and equipment to service our aggregate sites, construction projects, and highway maintenance operations.
We say “I AM FOWLER” because we are industry leaders in Infrastructure, Aggregates, and Maintenance. From civil and commercial construction to materials and quarry locations to meticulous maintenance of local roads and municipal highways – our strength has been proven over seven decades, from Simcoe County through Muskoka and up to North Bay.
Our projects include road construction and maintenance, water main and sewer installations, pump stations, rock drilling and blasting, grading, paving, structure work, and commercial site development. We provide services to many local municipalities, ministries of the Ontario government, and commercial and private developers.