Road Worker II - (Temporary, Full-time)

Middlesex County; London; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex County is seeking a Winter Maintenance Worker to plow, sand and salt roadways, and operate trucks and related equipment. You will also perform routine vehicle maintenance and support the installation and upkeep of snow/ice control gear.

The role requires a Grade 12 education and a Class D Licence with Z endorsement, plus 1–2 years of construction/maintenance experience and solid road-safety knowledge. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education is required.
• Class D Licence with Z endorsement is required.
• 1–2 years of construction and maintenance experience is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of road safety practices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plow roadways to remove snow and ice and apply sand/salt.
• Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, loaders, and related equipment.
• Provide routine vehicle maintenance and light repairs on assigned vehicles.
• Install, rebuild, or remove snow removal and ice control equipment as needed.
• Check and adjust safety devices, signage, delineators, and guide rails.
• Maintain district garages and yards per directions.
• Respond to call-outs outside regular hours for maintenance and winter control.

Skills

Road safety practices

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Class D Licence (Z endorsement)

Job description

• Performs winter maintenance operations by plowing roadways to remove snow and ice, sanding and salting roadways, loading trucks with sand and salt, patrolling roads documenting road conditions and advising Foremen/Crew Leaders of road conditions
• Operates trucks, tractors, mowers, loaders, packer, boom truck, chainsaw, pickup, and miscellaneous power and hand tools
• Provides routine vehicle maintenance and light repairs on assigned vehicle and equipment
• Rebuilds, installs, maintains and removes snow removal and ice control equipment
• Checks, adjusts, installs and removes signs, safety devices, delineators, and guide rails
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs District Garages and yards as directed
• Subject to call-outs outside of regular hours for maintenance and winter control work
• Other related duties as assigned

The successful candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, and may be called in on short notice. This position is part of the CUPE 2018 bargaining unit.

Compensation

$32.87 per hour (Monday-Friday; 42.5 hours per week)

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Class “D” Licence (Z endorsement required)
• 1 to 2 years of previous construction and maintenance experience
• Good working knowledge of road safety practices