Lead Hand, Roads

3 months ago

Cambridge, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

Lead Hand, Roads

**Job Number**:1706

**Job Type**: Temporary Full-Time
**Temp Contract Length**: 6 months
**Location**: 100 Maple Grove Rd - Regional Operations Centre
**Job Category**: Transportation
**Number of Positions**:1
**Department**: South Patrol Yard
**Division**: Transportation Services
**Hours of Work**: 40
**Union**: CUPE 1656**Posting Date**:September 26, 2024
**Grade**: CUPE 1656 Grade 007
**Salary Range**: $36.64**- **Note: As per the collective agreement, probationary employees will receive 5% less than the regular permanent rate of the classification they are employed in, until the completion of four (4) months continuous service or eighty (80) actual days worked, whichever is the greater. They will then commence receiving the regular permanent rate.**About Us**

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core values emphasize caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

Dish with One Spoon Wampum:
- Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Recognizing our shared humanity and land
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
- This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core values, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

**The Role**
- Assigns, delegates, coordinates, directs, and oversees the performance of general roads maintenance on Regional roads and roadsides, including summer maintenance and winter snow and ice control, with particular emphasis on quality of work and performance of work crews.

**Duties/Responsibilities**
- Assists Area Supervisors to plan/schedule annual programs (e.g., road surfaces, shoulders, roadsides, drainage and structures, safety, winter maintenance). Coordinates day-to-day roads maintenance activities; determines employees/materials required; makes necessary arrangements (e.g., underground utility locates); prepares work schedules; assigns duties; ensures safety measures are followed; and reviews completed work. Completes, interprets, and sets up traffic protection plans and monitors crews’ adherence to same. Under the direction of the supervisor, appoints temporary work site lead hands to implement plans/direct crews as necessary.
- Performs daily vehicle and equipment circle checks. Performs minor repairs or replacement of parts, as required (e.g., replace broken light bulbs/mirrors). Refers equipment problems identified by crews and advises supervisor or Fleet Services of requirements for service or repair. Adds grease and fluids (e.g., oil, windshield washer fluid), and checks and torques wheel lugs, as required. Cleans or assigns staff to clean interior and exterior of equipment, including underbody and engine area of salt trucks.
- Operates tandem axle trucks, combination plow/wing units, and computerized material spreading unit for plowing, salting, and sanding operations in winter. Installs and removes snow plow equipment, (e.g., plow blades, harness, spreaders), checks blades for replacement and logs changes; and prepares same for storage. Performs minor repairs and replacement of parts (e.g., pins, blades, cables).
- Completes brine usage reports and ensures crews record and submit same. Calibrates spreading unit as per road/weather conditions and refers issues for service or repair. Monitors material stock in salt domes, brine tanks, and equipment supplies and notifies supervisor for reordering.
- Patrols roads year-round to monitor work performed by maintenance staff and contractors; identify and document hazards and immediate maintenance needs; and determine general maintenance needs and requirements. Reports issues to dispatch for work orders, and/or assigns to crew or reports to supervisor.
Patrols roads in winter to determine if plowing, salting, or other winter maintenance is required. Under the direction of the supervisor determines overtime according to the rotation schedule and advises if additional resources (e.g., equipment, staff, materials) are required. Monitors allowable driving hours of staff as to not exceed legislated limits.
Monitors and performs snow and ice control activities including maintaining winter drainage works and installing and removing snow fences. Monitors and documents winter damage caused by accidents (e.g., damaged guideposts, steel beams) for insurance claims. Answers questions and provides clarification for same. Operates snow blower, as required.
- Monitors and performs concrete repairs (e.g., bridges, cu

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