Overnight Winter Road Patrol

Job summary

Perform routine inspections of municipal roadways and monitor weather conditions to determine if winter event responses are necessary. Operate small trucks and front ploughs while maintaining accurate records of road conditions.

Job details

Job Description Responsible to perform routine inspections of the municipality’s roadways and observe both weather and road conditions in the field and electronically to determine if a winter event response is required. Must be available to work overnight shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Job Requirements Practical working knowledge of Municipal infrastructure operations. Previous experience as a Roads Operator an asset. Traffic control and Book 7 training required. Knowledge of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and defensive driving techniques in order to safely operate Town equipment and vehicles. Ability to operate a small truck and front plough. Good problem-solving, record-keeping, and analytical skills. Sound decision making abilities in order to make decisions concerning weather and road-related conditions. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Working knowledge of the Minimum Maintenance Standards Good communication and collaboration skills with ability to deal effectively and courteously with staff and general public. Availability and ability to work overnight shifts from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday or as designated by Roads Supervisor. Ability to work in unfavourable working conditions. Practical working knowledge of health and safety regulations, WHMIS, and procedures to deal with roads maintenance observations and winter patrol. Class “G” Driver’s Licence required in good standing and a clean drivers abstract.

What you’ll do

Perform routine inspections of municipal roadways and monitor weather conditions to determine if winter event responses are necessary. Operate small trucks and front ploughs while maintaining accurate records of road conditions.

Requirements

Requires a Class G Driver's Licence, Book 7 traffic control training, and knowledge of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. Candidates must be able to work overnight shifts and have a practical understanding of municipal infrastructure and maintenance standards.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Road Inspection
• Traffic Control
• Defensive Driving
• Plough Operation
• Problem Solving
• Record Keeping
• Analytical Skills
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Collaboration
• WHMIS
• Health and Safety Regulations

Job areas

• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Trades
• Security & Safety