Patroller Operator (DZ)

The Miller Group; Kapuskasing; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miller Group is seeking Patroller Operators to join its winter maintenance team. You will respond to winter weather events, accidents, spills, and emergencies, helping with traffic control and implementing response plans.

You will operate equipment such as combo units for snow/ice control, perform snow removal and sand/salt application, and document fuel, safety, and hours of service while performing routine vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• DZ, AZ, or BZ license with a clean driver’s abstract & CVOR.
• Available to respond to call-ins within thirty minutes.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, and extended hours (evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays) as winter events require.
• Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to perform manual labour and lift up to 50 lbs and stand for periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Patroller Operators respond to winter weather events, accidents, spills, and other emergencies, assisting with traffic control and emergency response plans.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including combo units, to perform snow and ice control, snow removal, and sand/salt application.
• Maintain documentation such as fuel reports, safety reports, and hours of service; perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Support general road maintenance tasks like pothole repairs, signage, and maintaining a clean shop and work area.

Job description

About Us

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time‑proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

Miller Maintenance proudly provides maintenance services on Maintenance Contracts for the Ministry of Transportation throughout Ontario. Our leadership in the Ontario road and highway maintenance industry is based on our commitment to continuous improvement through education, innovation, safety, and training.

Minimum Qualifications

• DZ, AZ, or BZ license with a clean driver’s abstract & CVOR
• Available to respond to call‑ins within thirty minutes
• Ability to work assigned shifts, and extended hours (evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays) as winter events require
• Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to perform manual labour and lift up to 50 lbs and stand for periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to drive manual transmission
• Previous experience in winter‑works operations
• Mechanical knowledge, ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required
• Good understanding of MTO standards and CDMC Contract Performance Requirements

Compensation Data

$29.32-$30.18/hr

Day in the Life

Our Patroller Operators are integral members of our winter maintenance team, helping keep local roads and provincial highways safe throughout the winter season. You will respond to winter weather events, accidents, spills, and other emergency situations, assisting with traffic control and implementing emergency response plans as required.

You will become familiar with route maps, patrol areas, and snow and ice control procedures to support effective decision‑making during winter operations, including equipment and operator call‑outs.You will safely operate a variety of equipment, including combo units, to perform snow and ice control, snow removal, and sand/salt application in accordance with contract requirements.

When you're not on the road, you will maintain accurate documentation, including fuel reports, safety reports, and hours of service. You will also maintain and clean equipment, perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, inspect patrol areas, identify deficiencies, and respond to public concerns.

Your role may also include performing general road maintenance activities such as pothole repairs, installing signs and end treatments, setting up and taking down traffic closures, and maintaining a clean and safe shop, yard, and work environment.

If you have a safety‑focused mindset and love being on the road, this is the ideal role for you. Want to be an integral part of keeping our communities safe this winter? Join our team!

Culture

• Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package.
• We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well‑being.

Miller is an equal opportunity employer. At Miller, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

Our Company may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing potential candidates. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made exclusively by our internal team. Every application is reviewed and verified by our recruitment team to ensure a fair, transparent, and human‑driven hiring process. This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.