Road Maintenance Lead Hand

**Division**:
Transportation

**Important Notices & Amendments**:
Both the Summer and Winter Portions of this position are located at the Pelham Patrol Yard.

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that the Niagara Region requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Niagara Region.

**Seasonal Job Description**:

- JOB SUMMARY - WINTER PATROLLER
- Coordinate the winter operation and maintenance of the regional road system in an assigned area to ensure an efficient operation and to meet council-approved levels of service.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION- Completion of Grade 12 plus
- Additional post secondary education in a Two years College Program in a construction or business program (or equivalent courses) plus completion of Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Anderson and Mahony Road schools or equivalent courses
- OGRA Snow School - Training for Operators, Supervisors and Patrollers
- Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE- 5 years - winter maintenance or construction related fields.
- 1 year experience in a supervisory or lead hand capacity.
- Must be familiar with Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) book 7 temporary conditions.
- Must possess working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Must possess knowledge of the Minimum Maintenance Standards outlined by the province of Ontario.
- Must possess knowledge of the Area Maintenance contract specifically in the area of quality assurance.
- Must complete WHMIS training.
- Must possess knowledge of Region of Niagara’s Operators Training Manual.

CERTIFICATION- Must be eligible for certification as a Certified Road Supervisor with the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors

SKILLS- Must have excellent communication skills to communicate to the public, co-workers and when necessary Legal council.
- Must be competent in the use of a computer and be able to use Microsoft word, outlook, excel, Web

Mapping Systems (i.e. AVL), and the Regional Weather Portal.- Must be capable of working independently without direct supervision.
- Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Must possess an excellent knowledge of Region o Niagara’s Salt Management Plan.
- Must possess the ability to direct other employees.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted specified “DZ” license for the class of the vehicle operated.
- Must be willing to adhere to the Corporate Purchasing card policies.
- Must be willing and able to take additional training as required.
- Must be capable of working on a call-out basis for winter maintenance activities in sometimes extreme weather conditions.

**Seasonal Job Description**:

- JOB SUMMARY - ROAD MAINTENANCE LEAD HAND
- Assist the Road Operations Supervisor in the maintenance of the regional road system in an assigned area to ensure an efficient operation and to meet council-approved levels of service.
- EDUCATION- Completion of Grade 12 plus
- Additional post secondary education in a One to Two years College Program in a construction or business program (or equivalent courses) plus completion of Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Anderson and Mahony Road schools or equivalent courses
- Completion of Scott McKay Bituminous Technology, Soils Technology and Concrete Technology or equivalent courses would be an asset
- Must complete WHMIS training.

KNOWLEDGE- 5 years - summer maintenance or construction related fields.
- 1 year experience in a supervisory or lead hand capacity.
- Must possess an excellent knowledge of Region of Niagara’s Transportations Quality Standards.
- Must possess an excellent knowledge of Transportation’s Methods and Procedures Manual.
- Must possess practical exp