Patrol Road Worker

The County of Huron's:

Public Works Department:

is seeking a:

Full-Time Patrol Road Worker for its Zurich location:

An individual that operates one or more pieces of heavy equipment (Grader, Backhoe, Loader, Boom Mower, etc.) to repair and maintain roads and drainage.

Performs road and roadside maintenance and repair activities as well as yard, shop, and equipment maintenance.

Uses power equipment and hand tools as required and includes manual labour for routine tasks such as tree cutting/removal, post installations, guide rail repairs, and placing asphalt and granular materials.

This position has dual roles which are relative to the seasons. During the Summer season (April - November), the incumbent will be a Patrol Road Worker 2. In the Winter season (November - April), the incumbent will be assigned as a Plow Operator or Winter Patroller.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operates one or more pieces of heavy equipment such as a Tandem, Grader, Backhoe, Loader, and Boom Mower
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment such as Line Painter and Hand Painting
• Operates other equipment and tools such as chainsaws, trucks, tractors, mowers, and miscellaneous power and hand tools
• Performs various road activities including asphalt patching and sweeping, line painting, road patrolling, removal and disposal of dead animals
• Performs various roadside activities including mowing, trimming, tree cutting, litter/debris pickup, sign repairs and installations, guide rail repairs, shoulder maintenance, and repairs
• Performs various drainage activities including clearing blockages, placement of riprap, repair of small headwalls, install culvert liners, installation of small culverts, repair of manholes, catch basins, curb/gutter, sidewalks
• Performs shop, yard, vehicle, and equipment maintenance as directed by Supervisor and Lead Hand
• Assists in the construction of formwork for concrete repairs (catchbasins, curbs, manholes, sidewalk, etc.), placement of rebar when required, placement and finishing of concrete, and removal of forms
• May assist with Nonstructural welding repairs and minor fabrication
• Subject to callins outside of regular work hours for emergency repairs and maintenance
• Carries out other duties as assigned and as needed including, but not limited to hauling materials, hand sweeping/shovelling/levelling, signmaking, traffic counter installations, etc.
• Assigned as a Plow Operator or a Winter Patroller during the winter months

Qualifications:

• Class "D" license (Z endorsement required)
• Previous construction and maintenance experience preferred
• Good working knowledge of construction equipment and road safety practices
• 1 year operating a truck (i.e. tandem) in a construction or maintenance environment
• Successful completion of the Huron County Plow Operator Training Program within 12 months of being hired
• Driver's Abstract without significant violations
• Qualified to operate a chainsaw

Hours of work:

• The standard work hours are 40 per week.

Hours and schedule will vary as listed below:

• Standard Summer hours are 10hour days from 6:30 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday. Overtime is expected as needed.
• Plow Operator Shift Rotation/Assignment: Weekdays 8hour shifts: 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM and oncall every second weekend. Overtime is expected as needed throughout the week.
• Winter Patroller Shift Rotation/Assignment: 7 consecutive days 12hour shifts: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM / 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM followed by 7 consecutive days offduty.

Wage:

- $ $33.91 (winter), $ $30.26 (summer) on the 2023 non-union wage grid.

• Compensation includes a competitive benefits package
• OMERS pension plan.

Please forward a cover letter and resume by 4:30 pm Tuesday, September 5, 2023, to humanresources [at] huroncounty [ dot ] ca

Submissions guidelines:

• To be considered for this position, please ensure your:
• the cover letter is a maximum of one page long

- cover letter and resume are saved together in one pdf file
- the pdf file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. "Jane ")

Posted August 21, 2023

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