Roads Maintainer

City of Kitchener; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kitchener is seeking a Roads Maintainer to perform asphalt, concrete, and general road maintenance at the Kitchener Operations Facility. The role involves seasonal summer work and winter maintenance duties, with snow removal responsibilities as needed.

Requirements include a minimum Grade 12 diploma and a valid MTO DZ license. Strong communication, teamwork, and reliability are essential in a collaborative department focused on infrastructure services.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid MTO DZ class driver's license in good standing.
• Shift work may be required for winter maintenance activities; available for winter call outs as required.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Responsibilities

• Roads Maintenance: work as a Roads Maintainer on an assigned crew during the summer and winter duties.
• Asphalt Work: perform road repairs, crack sealing, pothole repairs, infrared repairs, and asphalt plant tasks.
• Concrete Work: repair sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and manholes; perform mud-jacking.
• Snow Removal: operate dump trucks with plow, salters, and snow-hauling equipment.
• Other Duties: perform related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job location: Kitchener Operations Facility

Pay: $35.76 To $37.87 Hourly

Grade/Band: 7

Job Posting Start Date: 10/27/26

Job Posting End Date: 11/3/26

Job Description:

Overview

This position performs asphalt-related repairs and maintenance of roads; performs concrete related repairs and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and manholes.

Responsibilities

• Roads Maintenance: Work as a Roads Maintainer on an assigned crew during the summer and handle winter maintenance duties as assigned in the winter.
• Asphalt Work: Conduct pre-trip inspections, road repairs, utility cuts, crack sealing, pothole repairs, infrared repairs, and asphalt plant.
• Concrete Work: Perform pre-trip inspections, install and repair sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, repair manholes and catch basins, and perform mud-jacking.
• Snow Removal: Operate single/dual axle dump trucks (tandem) with plow, wing, a variety of salters and anti-icing to remove and haul snow, make salt brine, operate sidewalk plows, and shovel snow.
• Other Duties: Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Education

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Valid MTO DZ class driver's license in good standing.
• Shift work may be required for winter maintenance activities:
  • available for winter call outs as required.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated communication skills with an ability to keep accurate written records.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with customers.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Department: INS-Infrastructure Services Department

Division: INS-Roads and Traffic Division