Seasonal Maintenance Worker/Operator - Kingston - Port Hope, ON.

Emcon Services Inc.; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Emcon Services Inc. is seeking a Seasonal Maintenance Worker/Operator for the Port Hope Patrol Yard, Kingston division.

The role covers summer and winter highway maintenance operations from designated patrol centers, with shift work and overtime as needed, including plowing, sanding, traffic control, and emergency responses. Qualified candidates hold a DZ license in good standing; an AZ license is an asset.

Qualifications

• Requires a DZ license in good standing.
• AZ license is an asset with proven experience.
• Experience in Provincial and/or Municipal highway maintenance.
• Willing to work shift work and overtime as required.
• Physically able to meet all requirements and perform highway maintenance safely.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and non-routine highway maintenance activities from designated patrol centers, including shift work and overtime.
• Perform plowing, sanding, traffic control, emergency responses, highway surface and right-of-way maintenance.
• Complete or assist on minor vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-conscious operator

Highway maintenance experience

Education

DZ license in good standing

AZ license (asset)

Job description

Emcon Services Inc. is a proud Canadian based company with over 30 years of success as an interprovincial Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor. We are currently recruiting for individuals to join our team as a Seasonal Maintenance Worker/Operator at our Port Hope Patrol Yard of our Kingston, Ontario division.

• Are you an experienced safety conscious Operator?
• Do you have a Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract?
• Want guaranteed full-time hours with scheduled shifts?
• You have highway maintenance experience?

If you answered yes, we want you to join our team!

Reporting to the Road Superintendent, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker/Operator is responsible for:

• Carrying out all assigned routine/non-routine summer and winter highway maintenance operations and activities undertaken from designated patrol centers. Work assignments will include shift work and overtime as required;
• Performing activities suchas plowing, sanding/sanding, traffic control, emergency responses, highway surface maintenance, right‑of‑way maintenance (fence repair, litter pick-up, shrub/tree maintenance, embankment repair, etc.), highway patrolling, shoulder maintenance/grading, drainage maintenance, etc…;
• Completing/Assisting on minor vehicle and equipment maintenance;
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must have/be:

• Minimum DZ license in good standing;
• Preferred AZ license with proven experience, considered an asset;
• Experience in Provincial and or Municipal highway maintenance field;
• Helpful, friendly and courteous with the public, regulatory agencies and peers;
• Punctual, reliable and willing to work shift work;
• Physically able to meet all requirements and perform satisfactorily all highway maintenance and emergency assignments, working in a safe and environmentally friendly manner that also promotes cost effective operations, and staff co-operation.

The role is a unionized role.

Emcon Services has the following conditions of employment: Satisfactory drug pre-screening and Driver’s Abstract.

Emcon Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Emcon Services Inc. will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.