Full-time Highway Maintenance Technician

Fowler Construction is seeking an experienced Highway Maintenance Technician to patrol and maintain designated roads as necessary to withhold contractual agreement in the Powassan, Ontario region.

**Why work for us?**
- 100% Employer paid premiums for medical and dental benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- RRSP match pension plan.
- Company events and perks.

**Key Duties**:

- 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 guide posts, sign installations, pothole 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: performing 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.

**Requirements/Qualifications**:

- OTM Book 7 Training for traffic control considered an asset.
- Must maintain a valid DZ driver’s license.
- Experience in highway maintenance.
- Computer literate.
- Strong organizational skills with clear communication abilities.
- Helpful, friendly and courteous with the public, regulatory agencies and peers.
- 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.

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**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- Highway Maintenance: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- DZ or equivalent driver's license (required)

Work Location: In person