Highway Maintenance Lead Hand

3 weeks ago


Parry Sound, Canada Fowler Construction Company Limited Full time

Fowler Construction is actively seeking a full-time, year-round Highway Maintenance Lead Hand for our Parry Sound/MacTier location.

**What we offer YOU**:

- 100% Employer paid medical and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- RRSP match pension plan
- Competitive compensation
- Paid overtime eligibility
- Great company culture
- Year-round employment opportunities

**Key Duties**:

- Patrol designated roads as necessary to withhold contractual agreement.
- Prepare and operate light and heavy maintenance equipment such as patrol truck, crash truck, loaders, plows, combinations/spreaders, tractors, weed eaters, lawn mowers, chainsaw etc.
- Maintain, complete, and submit a patrol diary daily.
- Identify and maintain maintenance deficiencies list.
- Monitor operations within assigned patrol area.
- Ensure all roadways are clear of all debris in patrol area.
- Respond to public complaints.
- Respond to all incidents within the patrol area (accidents, spills, etc.).
- Report accidents, incidents and/or injuries to the Patrol Supervisor completing and submitting required documentation daily.
- Complete and monitor all required paperwork daily/weekly/monthly reports as specified in the contract including Driver Inspection documents; Hours of Service Log Sheets; Vehicle Circle Safety Checks; Winter Operations Records; and other operational documents as required.
- Carry out all routine/non-routine highway maintenance activities, facility maintenance and yard maintenance as required; such guideposts, sign installations, pot hole filling, washout repairs, debris pick up, picnic site and layby, snow removal, maintenance etc.
- Assist in training and mentoring staff by utilizing OPSD standards and maintenance best practices, etc.
- Perform required preventative and routine equipment maintenance, which includes but is not limited to cleaning/washing the interior and exterior of equipment; check fluid levels; assisting in changing plow blades; minor equipment repairs; greasing equipment and refueling equipment after use.
- Monitor weather, dispatch winter maintenance equipment when required and monitor winter operations.
- Conduct yourself in a professional and mature manner.

**Requirements/Qualifications**:

- OTM Book 7 Training for traffic control considered an asset.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to applicants with DZ license.
- Experience in highway maintenance an asset.
- Computer literate.
- Strong organizational skills with clear communication abilities.
- Helpful, friendly and courteous with the public, regulatory agencies and peers.
- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work with little supervision and must be self-directed.
- Able to stand, lift 50 lbs, carry, bend, reach.

**Work Conditions**:

- Indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
- Flexible with work hours as there will be shiftwork, including weekends, nights. based on the assigned shift and or rotation.
- 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 Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Parry Sound, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- highway maintenance: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- DZ license (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-12



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