2026 Roads & Transportation - Student

100 Burwell Rd, St Thomas, ON N5P 3R8, Canada Job Description Posted Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:59 a.m. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS 2026 SUMMER HIRING Roads & Transportation - Student 4 Month Term approx. April 27, 2026 up to September 4, 2026 Applications must be received no later than Friday January 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Division/Department: Roads & Transportation/Environmental ServicesReports to: Supervisor of Roads & TrafficLocation: Various locations throughout the CityHours: 40 hours/week; Monday to Friday, Overtime as requiredUnion Affiliation: CUPE Local 35 Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Roads & Traffic and technical direction and guidance of the Roads and Transportation - Lead Hand, assists with various tasks of inspecting, maintaining, and repairing the City’s transportation network and related infrastructure within approved policies and guidelines, and in compliance with legislative requirements. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assists with the performance of road maintenance activities including road patching, digging ditches and trenches, brush removal, painting, asphalt laying, placing & compaction of road bases, etc. Assists with the forming and finishing of concrete products such as sidewalks, curbs, approaches, and bridge decks. Assists with other road maintenance activities including but not limited to line painting, bridge washing, guardrail repair, transit stop maintenance, turf repair, graffiti removal, etc. Cleans and maintains sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds by picking up and disposing of garbage, needles, dead animals, and other debris as required. Assists with the installation and removal of traffic control procedures in accordance with Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 (Temporary Conditions). Loads and unloads trucks with supplies and equipment. Operates vehicles and equipment within established operating procedures in order to ensure that all applicable guidelines, procedures, regulations are complied with. Completes and ensures Daily Work Activity Report/Log are completed both manually and/or electronically, pre and post trip inspections are completed, and any deficiencies are reported to their Supervisor. Maintains facility, tools, equipment and vehicles in a clean and tidy condition. May assist with performing routine maintenance and repair on equipment. Uses hand & power tools, operates light trucks, compressors, line painting and street signing equipment. Participates in all Health & Safety requirements as deemed necessary by the Corporation while performing duties, as well as any legislated training/certification required to carry out activities. Participates in training/seminars as required by the Supervisor and/or Manager. Completes and maintains departmental paperwork, as required. Performs other such related duties, responsibilities and functions as may be assigned. Note: The major tasks and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all-inclusive. All activities are expected to be performed in a safe manner in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations along with Corporate Safety policies, procedures and programs. In addition, all necessary personal protective equipment must be used and maintained in good condition. This position must be compliant with all provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, related to “Duties of a Worker.” Education/Experience/Skill Qualifications Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled in a Post-Secondary School Program, preferably in the civil engineering science or technology field. Experience Demonstrated experience with operating small equipment and/or construction experience is considered an asset. Knowledge/Skill/Abilities Must be willing and capable to learn and follow traffic control plans and road maintenance procedures. Ability to operate a variety of small equipment safely and efficiently. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to follow instructions and work safely and independently or in a group. Ability to complete forms, schedules, checklists, reports and maintain accurate records. Must have ability work well with Supervisors, co-workers and the general public. Driver’s Licence Must possess a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to reliable transportation Other Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 – Temporary Conditions Corporate Orientation and Health & Safety Training Valid First Aid/CPR (or willing to obtain) Satisfactory Police Records Check Working Conditions Works in close proximity to heavy equipment, traffic and in adverse conditions. Required to work outside in varying weather conditions. Must have physical dexterity and the ability to work in dusty, noisy and/or unsanitary environments. Must be capable of performing physically demanding duties including moderate to heavy lifting, standing, bending, shoveling and repetitive manual labor. May be required to work beyond the normal work hours and alternate shifts, if required. Pay Range: $20.03 - $23.57 per hour (2026 rate), plus 4% vacation pay. This is a CUPE Local 35 union position. Any new hires will be required to obtain and submit a satisfactory Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment, prior to their start date. Police Criminal Record Searches will only be requested for those eighteen (18) years of age or older. Those selected for re-hire will not be required to attain a new police check; however, they will be required to sign a ‘Criminal Offence Self Declaration Form’ so long as no less than twelve (12) months have passed since their last day of work with the Corporation. HOW TO APPLY: Go to www.stthomas.ca – Employment, Employment Opportunities. Go to Posting Title and click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You may need to register/create a Login. Please import/upload your COVER LETTER AND RESUME individually (i.e. pdf, word) and ensure you have attached all documents prior to submitting your application.Note: You may be required to answer Qualification questions during the application process.The City of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 519-631-1680 ext. 4146. Although we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal Information on this application is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act., R.S.O. 2001, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility and suitability for employment with the City of St. Thomas. #J-18808-Ljbffr