Webber - Patrol Maintenance Technician - Infrastructure Management

Ferrovial; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Services Canada in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Winter Maintenance Patrol Supervisor to maintain contracted assets including roadways, signs, and guards, per contract standards. Assist with organizing daily work, supervise shift during winter months, and ensure safety compliance.

You will coordinate equipment, materials, and labor, lead junior staff, review contractor performance, and liaise with public agencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in construction, road maintenance, or related outdoor work.
• Must maintain a valid Ontario DZ Driver’s License and MTO Operator’s Permit.

Responsibilities

• Perform shift supervisor duties during the winter maintenance season.
• Assist in organizing and planning daily/weekly work with equipment, material and labor.
• Oversee operations to ensure safety, value for money, and compliance with standards.
• Provide leadership and training to junior staff on safety techniques and procedures.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance and report performance to supervisor.
• Coordinate traffic control at work sites and liaise with authorities as needed.
• Maintain records of equipment operation, maintenance hours, and material usage.

Skills

Safety awareness

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Investigation skills

Problem solving

PPE usage

Education

High School Diploma

Ontario DZ Driver's License

MTO Operator’s Permit

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

MS Excel

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial , we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Founded in 1963, Webber , part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact : Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence :Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth : Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools : Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining contracted assets (roadways, medians, signs, guardrails, fences, bridges, tunnels, vegetation, etc.) per standards and conditions specified in the contract as directed by the Patrol Supervisor.

The pay range for this position is $29–$31 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing duties of shift supervisor during the winter maintenance season.
• Assisting supervisor in/or completing, as directed, the organizing/planning of work to be carried out on a daily/weekly basis,
• Organizing work activities by arranging for appropriate equipment, material and labor.
• Overseeing work operations insuring value for money is being achieved and the work is being performed in accordance with recognized safety requirements, standards, policies and procedures.
• Providing leadership and training to junior Ferrovial Services staff, including instructions on safety techniques, methods and procedures.
• Inspecting work performed by contract staff for compliance to standards and contractual agreement advising contractors of deficiencies and reporting on performance to supervisor.
• Advising supervisor on such matters as work performance, training, planning and organizing traffic control at work sites.

Performs administrative activities in accordance with MTO and Webber Infrastructure Management procedures by :

• Completing, reviewing and maintaining a variety of records, covering work activities related to equipment operation and maintenance hours of work, and material usage (e.g. MMIS, daily inspection books, equipment time sheets, expense forms and reports on sand and salt usage/vehicle accidents/personal injury, etc.)
• Assisting in the preparation and the ongoing monitoring of the weekly, monthly and annual work plan.
• Providing information for analysis of contractor or public claims.
• Liaising with property owners, the general public and individuals from organizations such as police, municipal and other Ontario Government Ministries, and utility companies for the purpose of exchanging information, promoting and maintaining good public relations and as applicable, ensuring compliance with Ministry and Ferrovial Services requirements.
• Occasionally may operate any patrol equipment when deemed necessary for the efficient operations of the patrol.
• Occasionally may carry out a variety of laboring tasks when deemed necessary for efficient patrol operations.

Performs related duties such as :

• Acting for supervisor during absences.
• Compiling and recording information for the Highway and Road inventory (e.g. number of entrances, bridges, kilometres of road, mowable hectares, etc.)
• Investigating, reporting on and, when possible, resolving complaints from the public and others.
• Patrolling road as assigned and reporting hazards and/or deficiencies.
• Initiating Contract staff call-outs and administering hired equipment tenders.
• Responding on behalf of the Ministry and Ferrovial Services in emergency circumstances such as accidents, spills, inclement weather or implementation of emergency plans.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of summer and winter maintenance operations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it relates to maintenance activities.

• Working knowledge of maintenance and maintenance related construction contracts and agreements. Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs. Good verbal communication skills, effective written communication skills to prepare reports, recommendations and rationale statements.

• Ability to prepare and maintain neat accurate records.

• Good investigative/analytical skills are required to research the background of claims, analyze technical data collected, evaluate the validity of different points of view and maintain objectivity in the assessment of claims.

• Ability to use software packages for word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronic mail and critical path scheduling applications.

• Job requires work to be performed within the Ministry and Ferrovial Services maintenance and operational policies and procedures.

• Requires work to be performed with minimal supervision (follow up and periodic check in with supervisor to ensure that work as directed or needed is completed in accordance with policy); as direct supervisor is not present. There is some freedom to change work methods and priorities as these develop without prior approval of the supervisor, especially during winter maintenance activities when road conditions can change rapidly.

• Working knowledge of the environment and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

• Highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability.

• Ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.

• Ability to communicate safety instructions with co-workers.

• Ability to think clearly and focus on your safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment, while driving or operating equipment.

• Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in construction, road maintenance, commercial/industry repair, maintenance or landscaping (outdoor work) (Preferred)
• This position requires you to maintain a Valid Ontario Class “DZ” Driver’s License and MTO Operator’s Permit, and acceptable driving record.

Work Conditions / Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to 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 more than moderate.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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.

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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