Road Maintenance Patroller/Lead Hand

Colas Canada; Hearst; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Road Maintenance Patroller and Lead Hand to ensure the safety and efficiency of highway maintenance operations. In this role, you will lead a team, manage daily tasks, and maintain vital infrastructure while operating various equipment. If you are safety-focused and enjoy working outdoors, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community and develop your career in a supportive environment. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of growth, innovation, and teamwork, where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Professional development

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• G license with a clean abstract is mandatory.
• DZ/AZ license and highway maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew for road maintenance and infrastructure repair.
• Maintain accurate documentation and meet call-in requirements.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Safety-focused Mindset

Ability to lift 50lbs

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Loaders

Backhoes

Excavators

Power Augers

Chainsaws

Lawn Tractors

Hand and Power Tools

Pick-up Trucks

Job description

Subsidiary: Miller Paving Limited

Location: Hearst, ON

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 Ontario Ministry of Transportation in all five of the Ministry’s Regions. 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:

• G license with clean abstract
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Willingness to travel and be on call

Preferred Qualifications:

• DZ/AZ license
• Mechanically inclined
• Highway maintenance/construction experience
• Basic computer knowledge

Day in the Life

As a Road Maintenance Patroller and Lead Hand, you will begin to know the roads like the back of your hand as you lead the crew of road maintenance labourers, set up daily work, and maintain the highway infrastructure, repairing potholes and guardrails, installing small signs, repairing end treatments, and removing debris. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment including loaders, backhoes, excavators, power augers, chainsaws, lawn tractors, hand and power tools, and pick-up trucks to perform highway maintenance on provincial highways as per the contract requirements.

Strong organizational skills will be important as you maintain accurate documentation such as truck and equipment daily inspection, patroller diaries, traffic control plans, daily work records, and worker hours of service.

You will also meet call-in requirements during accident and highway closure events, assisting in providing traffic control at work zones and at accident scenes, including set up and take down of traffic closures.

If you have a safety-focused mindset and love to be on the road, this is the ideal role for you.

Culture

At Miller, we want every employee to feel connected, where creativity and innovation thrive, and your contributions make a real impact. Our supportive and inclusive atmosphere encourages open communication, ensuring every team member feels heard and valued. With a commitment to flexibility, opportunities for professional development, and a shared passion for excellence, we are more than just colleagues – we are a community dedicated to Building Greatness together.

If you are seeking a workplace that values employees, challenges you to reach new heights, and celebrates your achievements, Miller is the place for you. Build your career with us!

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity. We offer continuous learning, opportunities 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 welcome 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.

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