Road Maintenance Worker

City of Victoria BC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Victoria seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform pavement maintenance and restoration tasks in all weather. You will prepare sites, operate equipment, and help manage traffic controls on road projects.

The role requires at least two years of road maintenance experience, a High School diploma, and a valid BC Class 5 licence. Compensation includes a 40-hour week and a wage of $36.62 per hour, with CUPE Local 50 employment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in road construction and maintenance.
• Snow and Ice Removal Certification. (12 hours)
• Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare job sites for paving and assist with underground services; break up damaged edges and place asphalt material.
• Set up and remove traffic control signage and delineators; perform flagging duties as required.
• Perform snow and ice control using a skid steer loader or service truck with a sand/salt unit and snowplow.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of equipment; report repairs, refuel, and log daily records.

Skills

Asphalt maintenance

Hand tools

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Safety

Education

High school diploma

Snow and Ice Removal Certification

Driver's Licence (Class 5 BC)

Job description

Competition Number: 26/171

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: September 10, 2026

Closing Date: October 1, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 40 hour work week) – Continuous (Full-Time)

Salary: $ 36.62 per hour, Pay Grade 7

Job Code: 653

Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies: 1

This competition may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies within this department, in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement. The list will remain in effect for up to six months.

POSITION FUNCTION

Perform various road maintenance functions related to pavement maintenance and restoration.

DUTIES

• Prepare job sites for paving by breaking up damaged edges or failures with a cutsaw or jackhammer; read site plans and assist excavation equipment operator by hand locating underground services; breakout and repair or replace castings with a jack hammer; shovel and rake materials such as gravel, concrete and asphalt to required grades and depths; operate equipment such as powered tampers or vibratory rollers to compact gravel and finish roll hot asphalt; operate drying equipment such as infrared heaters or hand torches; operate spray kettles and crack seal unit; operate a crane equipped service truck and Thermolay hot box truck to transport materials, equipment and crew.
• Assist in setting up and taking down of traffic control signage and delineators; perform flagging duties as required.
• Perform snow and ice control functions using a skid steer loader or a service truck equipped with a sand/salt unit and snowplow.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment, by checking items such as fluid levels, belts, hoses and lights; report accidents and damage repairs to supervisor and mechanic shop; refuel trucks and equipment as required; check first aid and safety equipment; fill out daily equipment log and time sheets.
• Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

Work is assigned and reviewed by supervisor. Problems are referred to supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort Shovel, rake hot asphalt and jack hammer. (frequent)

Lift and move heavy materials and equipment (frequent)

Mental Effort Normal.

Visual/Auditory Effort Normal.

Work Environment Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)

Exposure to dust, vibration and equipment noise (frequent)

Work on construction sites (continuous)

Work in close proximity to moving traffic (frequent)

Key Skills And Abilities

• Understand and apply the techniques of asphalt raking and pavement maintenance.
• Use hand tools, instruments and operate power equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, utility information sheets and grade sheets.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work and operate equipment safely.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

• High school graduation.
• Snow and Ice Removal Certification. (12 hours)
• Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in road construction and maintenance.
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other

• May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

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