Labour/Patroller - Full Time - Transportation & Environmental Services - Wiarton On

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The Bruce County Transportation and Environmental Services Department has approximately 650 km of road and approximately 148 bridges under its jurisdiction. The department administers a road system composed of 'collector and arterial' roads, which distinguishes the County system from the local municipal road system. This system provides a consistent level of service between local urban, industrial, commercial and recreational centres. The Transportation and Environmental Services Department also coordinates Waste Management for the County.

Reporting to the Foreperson, the Labour Patroller is responsible for patrolling County roads to monitor road conditions to identify and determine and instruct maintenance needs for winter operations. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in maintaining the Department’s operational program by performing labouring duties to complete maintenance and repairs, the duties will be performed in various locations dependent on maintenance needs and weather. The Labour Patroller will perform patrolling and road and right of way maintenance activities contingent with the Bruce County levels of service and Minimum Maintenance Standards.

Location
Wiarton ON
Start Date
Flexible based on availability of successful candidate
Status
Full Time
Salary
$29.32 Per Hour Labourer (May 1 – Oct 31)
$30.76 Per Hour Patroller (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
Hours
Based on a 40 hour work week
Monday - Thursday - 10 hour days (May 1 - Oct 31)
Monday - Friday - 8 hour days (Nov 1 - Apr 30) - occasional weekends
Benefits
Competitive Extended Health & Dental Plan
OMERS Pension
Flexible Working Policies
Employee Assistance Program, Discounts
Paid Vacation
Health, Safety & Wellness
Health & Safety Program
Workplace Mental Health Program
Health & Wellness Committee Activities

Secondary School Graduation - Grade 12 High School/Equivalent experience
D-Z Ontario Driver’s License
1 year of previous related experience, as asset
Basic understanding of road maintenance
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Proven communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations
Capable of working in adverse road and weather conditions.
Sound analytical and decision making skills
Ability to complete labour intensive work, including heavy lifting.
Ability to understand and follow detailed procedures, instructions, and take directions.
Ability to accurately complete various logs, documents, inspection forms and other information using software programs.
Knowledge of minimum maintain standards and commercial vehicle operator’s registration.
Audiometric testing completed within 90 days of starting position
Must be able to report to the assigned shop within approximately thirty (30) minutes of the call-ins

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.

The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to barrier-free employment practices. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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County of Bruce

Feb 26, 2024

Mar 11, 2024 11:59 PM