Crewperson (Road Maintenance)

**Job Description**: **Crewperson (Road Maintenance)** **Public Works - Transportation** **Two Regular Full-Time roles and One Contract Full-Time role (6 months)** **Pay: $30.11 - $31.57 per hour** **CUPE LOCAL 966 - Public Works** **Work Mode**:Onsite **Location**:2 Copper Road, Brampton, ON **Hours of Work**:40 hours per week (4-day flexible work schedule currently in effect) Shiftwork will be required during winter months. Stand-by rotation and overtime opportunities. **Who we are**: We dedicate ourselves to keeping your commute safe and comfortable through a comprehensive year-round maintenance program. Our dedicated crews tackle a variety of tasks to ensure smooth and reliable roadways. During the summer our crews install guideposts and guiderails, perform landscaping duties such as mowing grass, tree and brush removal, and maintain drainage systems by cleaning ditches and culverts. In the winter our focus shifts to snow and ice management, which involves erecting and removing snow fences, stockpiling salt and sand, and conducting night patrols for snow plowing. These comprehensive maintenance efforts ensure that the roads remain safe and passable throughout the year. **The role**: Under general supervision, you'll play a vital role in maintaining Peel Region's road network by performing both manual and equipment operating duties. **What you’ll do**: - Perform road patching, repairs, sweeping and spring cleanup. - Install guideposts and guiderails. - Landscape duties including mowing grass, tree and brush removal, clean ditches and weed and litter control. - Clean and paint bridges, install and clean culverts and storm sewers. - Winter duties include erecting and removing snow fences, stockpile salt and sand, night telephone answering, night patrol and wing person duties on snow plowing equipment. - Maintenance and construction activities on regional storm sewer systems. - Accountable for tools, equipment and vehicles assigned and clean up operations on site. - Investigate complaints, faults or problems, determine causes and provide remedies when possible. - Accurately complete forms and reports. - Operate a variety of manual and powered equipment. - Maintain a neat appearance and performs duties in a way that conveys a "positive image" of the Region of Peel. **What we require**: - Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent. - Minimum 6 months job related experience. - Valid class DZ license in good standing. - Ability to operate and maintain a variety of manual and power equipment. - Capable of performing all related work and duties involved in the maintenance and construction of road systems. - Must be able to read, write and understand English. - Accurately complete work forms and reports. - Knowledgeable with MS Office, Outlook, use of Tablets and other systems. - Ability assessment will be conducted by Fleet Safety. - 14% additional pay in lieu of benefits. - Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan. - Annual uniform and cleaning allowance. - Flexible Work Scheduling Provisions (FWSP) where applicable. - Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion. - Access to learning and development resources. **Interview**:Our recruitment process will include video conference technology. **Peel Region remains committed to uninterrupted service delivery during the transition outlined in the Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2024, introduced by the Ontario government on December 12, 2024. If passed, this legislation would transfer responsibility for regional roads and stormwater infrastructure to Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga by July 1, 2026, or as determined by the Minister. Waste Collection in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon would also transfer to the cities of Mississauga, Brampton and the Town of Caledon. Peel Region will continue to manage Community Recycling Centres (CRC) along with transfer, processing, and disposal services. Peel Region continues to offer meaningful opportunities for skilled professionals to make a lasting impact during this period of change and beyond. For more details, visit**peelregion.ca/transition** About Us: Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses. We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life. Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the **_Great Employer Award_** pr