Road Maintenance Technician #8899

Employment Help Centre; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance hiring agency in Ontario is seeking a skilled individual responsible for maintaining roads and various infrastructure assets. This role includes responding to emergency situations, performing repairs, and ensuring safety protocols while operating heavy machinery. Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to work flexibly in challenging conditions. The ideal candidate will contribute positively to a diverse work environment. This position requires effective communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High level of attention to detail in maintenance tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Must practice safe work methods to remain accident free.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair roads, medians, signs, and bridges.
• Transport crew and equipment to work sites.
• Respond to emergencies as needed, including overtime and weekends.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of underground infrastructure maintenance

Ability to recognize hazards

High level of attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to perform basic math functions

Ability to work flexibly

Skill in the use of small hand power tools

Education

HS Diploma or GED

One year experience in infrastructure maintenance

Job description

Position Summary
Responsible for maintenance, servicing and repairs of roads and other infrastructure assets. This individual will be responsible for maintaining contracted assets (such as roadways, medians, signs, guardrails, fences, bridges, tunnels, vegetation, etc.) per standards in the contract and as directed by supervisor.

*Please note – in order to support our road maintenance services, this role may be assigned to operations of equipment for winter (if applicable) or summer operations as required.

Responsibilities

• Creates safe Maintenance of Traffic, control by setup and removal of traffic control devices including cones, message/arrow boards, temporary signage, etc.
• Must be comfortable working from heights in bucket trucks, scaffolding, ladders and aerial platforms lifts.
• Basic maintenance and repair of bridge structures and equipment rooms including portals, railings, expansion joints, doors, and painting as required.
• Repairs/maintains functionality of roadway catch basins, sumps and pumps, fire hydrants and other mechanical assets through use of shovels and other hand or power tools and equipment.
• Repairs/maintains functionality of equipment room ventilation systems
• Repairs/maintains basic electrical systems including emergency telephones, CCTV systems, electronic traffic signs, call boxes, lane signals, lighting,
• Transports crew and equipment to work sites operating vehicle large trucks and specialized motor vehicles and trailers.
• Required to be available for emergency response rotations as need for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive and fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.
• Carry out all duties in line with Company policies and procedures as amended from time to time.
• Maintain and repair highway and other surfaces including potholes, striping, adding or replacing reflectors, working with concrete and asphalt.
• Creates safe traffic control by setup and removal of traffic control devices including cones, message/arrow boards, temporary signage, etc.
• Maintains clean appearance of highways and medians through litter and debris removal and disposal (may use litter claw or other device)
• Repairs/maintains functionality of slopes, berms, culverts, drains, etc. through use of shovels and other hand or power tools and equipment
• Controls vegetation appearance and growth through use of lawn mowing equipment, hand or power trimmers, and chemical sprayers and other methods
• Maintains the appearance and functionality of signs, guardrails, fence, and lighting through repair and/or replacement using hand or power tools.
• Keep roadways free of debris including ice and snow by using snow removal and/or sanding equipment
• Transports crew and equipment to work sites operating vehicle pickup trucks and specialized motor vehicles
• Required to be available and accessible for emergency response rotations as need for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• All other duties as assigned.
• Avoids legal challenges by complying with federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of underground infrastructure maintenance.
• Must practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free.
• Ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.
• Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job.
• Ability to cooperate and communicate written or verbally with co-workers and supervisor.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply divide, calculate proportions, percentages, measurements).
• Ability to understand instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals to comply with contractual requirements
• Ability to work flexibly and willingness to work extensively to meet business needs
• High level of attention to detail.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities
• Basic knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in concrete, asphalt repair, construction and maintenance.
• Skill in the use and care of small hand power tools associated with the work.
• Ability to interface with the public in a professional manner.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED (Required)
• One (1) year work experience in infrastructure, maintenance, and repair. (Preferred)
• A valid driver license and a good driving record are required to drive a company vehicle.
• CDL, DOT/MTO certifications, Electrical and Welding Certifications (Highly Desirable)

Work Conditions / Physical Demands

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to traffic and outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fume or airborne particles. Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, frequent exposure to insects and infrequent exposure to reptiles/rodents. The noise level in the work environment usually moderate but on occasion can be more than moderate.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk on a wide range of surfaces; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Use manual and powered pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and electric powered tools and equipment. Vision abilities include both close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to pass fit test for respirator as required. Ability to work at heights. Ability to work in confined spaces.

Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Canada Limited, Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC), is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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