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Position Details

• Status: Temporary Full-time
• Hours: Hours vary – weekday/weeknight and weekend, subject to bi-weekly rotation of hours (80 hours bi-weekly)
• Department: Public Works

Job Summary

The Seasonal Winter Patroller will perform a variety of duties associated with winter roads maintenance including; conducting and recording road condition inspections, providing snow/ice removal and contacting additional operators when required.

Immediate Supervisor

Public Works Foreman

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform and document winter road condition inspections as per the requirements of the provincial minimum maintenance standards for highways
• Provide spot treatment for snow/ice accumulation as required
• Call in additional operators to assist in winter operations when required
• Provide information to OPP and EMS
• Respond to requests from OPP for assistance with road closures
• Receive, document, and respond to after-hours calls following established Public Works Guidelines
• Repair traffic signs and/or install temporary traffic signs
• Clear sidewalks
• Roadside debris collection
• Catch basin clearing and maintenance
• Direct traffic as required
• Operate and maintain various pieces of equipment
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, the Township of Guelph/Eramosa Health and Safety policy and procedures, as well as any established industry guidelines
• Provide supervisor with an end of shift report; documenting current road conditions, operations undertaken, and resources dispatched
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Educational Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in roads maintenance
• Working knowledge of all Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System regulations
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class “D” with a “Z” endorsement and a Ministry of Transportation abstract in good standing to the satisfaction of the Township
• Previous winter operations experience is preferred
• Possess an excellent attitude and work ethic
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to deal with the public and respond to inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• On-call response time within 30 minutes to all the Township’s Public Works – Roads Department work locations

Equipment, Machines and Tools Used

• Plow trucks (tandem, single axle, and pick-up), sander, chainsaw, wood-chipper, loader, backhoe, generator pumps and hand tools

Effort & Working Conditions

• Flexible working hours – required weekday, weeknight, and weekend working hours and/or overtime as required
• Involves mental and visual concentration
• Duties require physical exertion
• Long periods of sitting, standing and/or walking
• Working environment contains moderate risks which require planned safety precautions
• May be subject to inclement weather and/or weather extremes during duties and responsibilities