The Miller Group Lead Hand

**Subsidiary**:Miller Paving Limited

Location: Ancaster, ON

**About Us**:
The Miller Group is on a mission to build greatness, starting with our biggest asset, our people. We invest in employees by providing the tools and support they need to accomplish their professional goals and succeed in their roles to build a long, rewarding career with us. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team and contribute to our success. Miller's proud reputation is based on improving the transportation infrastructure across the country by excelling in construction, technical & maintenance services and material production since 1917.

**What Does a Leadhand Do?**:
Under the general supervision of the Patrol Supervisor, the Leadhand will be responsible for directing the day-to-day field maintenance operations for all highway infrastructures within the Contractor Directed Maintenance Contract (CDMC).

**As a Leadhand, You Will**:

- Estimate time, materials and equipment required to complete tasks
- Prioritize, organize, and allocate tasks to assigned crew
- Train the crew on OTM Book 7 procedures, performance requirements in the CDMC and Miller Values of Safety, Quality and Integrity
- Act as a point of contact for MTO Authorities and staff in emergencies
- Communicate with authorities on site and liaise with MTO central dispatch to ensure adequate resources are available to maintain public safety on the highways during adverse conditions
- Provide traffic control at the accident scene. Respond to emergencies such as spills, accidents etc. and assist in implementing an emergency plan as needed
- Assist in identifying deficiencies by regular daily patrols of highways and notify the Patrol Supervisor as required. Complete minor repairs to the highway
- Conduct daily circle checks of vehicles, clean and perform minor repairs
- Perform inspections and Quality Control measures to ensure that the jobs meet or exceed the quality specs outlined in the CDMC
- Review and ensure that daily diaries, time sheets, fuel logs etc. are accurately completed and submitted on time
- Conduct regular tailgate talks with the staff to review safe operating policies and practices
- Other duties as assigned

**What You'll Bring**:

- Class D commercial license with air brake endorsement (Z) is required
- Some experience in snow and ice control, emergency response, winter patrol and /or knowledge of OTM Book 7 are strong assets
- Knowledge of highway maintenance, Highway Traffic and Environment acts and legislations preferred
- Supervisory experience in delegating tasks, training and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office to manage the reporting requirements of this role and computer skills to navigate weather, equipment data, Miller and MTO work sites
- Flexibility and organizational skills to multitask and manage time in a fast-paced environment with rapidly shifting priorities
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) to prepare reports, present tailgate talks etc.
- Willingness to work assigned shifts based on business needs, ability to remain on call after hours and work outside in inclement weather conditions
- Ability perform manual labour and lift 50 - 70 pound
- Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture._