Roads Maintainer

14 hours ago

Waterloo, Canada Region of Waterloo Full time

Performs year-round care and maintenance activities for trees and woody plants, including climbing, pruning, and removing trees from the ground and aloft, and performing treatments to support optimal tree health. When conditions require, may perform snow plowing, ice control duties, and general road maintenance duties on roads, bridges, and roadsides.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

- Knowledge and skill in arboriculture practices, including tree identification, care, techniques, and specialized equipment, acquired through a grade 12 education plus Journeyperson status as an Arborist (444A), plus 3 years of related experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered, such as certification with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as a Certified Arborist plus 3 years of practical experience climbing, pruning, and removing trees from the ground and aloft.
- Functional knowledge of snow plowing and ice control, and other roads maintenance equipment (e.g., trucks, wheel loader).
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, standards; field and traffic manuals; CVOR requirements; related by-laws and legislation (e.g., Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 7 traffic control plans, health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, minimum maintenance standards), and on-the-job training.
- Communication skills to understand instructions; interact professionally with others; provide general information to the public; use proper terminology with others; give directions and suggestions related to field fit and emergency situations; and participate as an effective team member.
- Ability to complete CVOR requirements (e.g., checklists, hours log, reports), purchase requisitions, work orders, locate books, written communications using technical language, and technical recommendations (e.g., products, work methods).
- Computer skills with ability to use software such as a work/asset management system, Microsoft Office (Outlook), weather monitoring systems, hours of service software, and time and attendance systems.
- Ability to function effectively and safely in a variety of environmental conditions.
- Must have a valid Class D drivers licence with Z airbrake endorsement, acceptable drivers abstract, and valid transportation of dangerous goods certification to operate corporate equipment, or, must have a valid G driver’s license and acceptable driving record upon hire, and attain a valid class D driver's license with Z-air brake endorsement within probationary period.
- Must demonstrate successful completion of a physical demands test (pre-hire). Must also demonstrate appropriate tree climbing and maintenance techniques and competency.
- The maximum physical weight of the incumbent cannot exceed 250 pounds to ensure the combined weight of the incumbent, equipment, and tools does not exceed the 350 lbs capacity of the aerial device.
- Ability to work variable hours and shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and nights, as assigned. Ability to work shifts lasting up to 14 hours as required.
- Participates in a regular on-call rotation to respond to after-hours emergencies and urgent matters, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

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