Job Description

About the County

"Bold and beautiful Bruce County... a healthy, caring community of prosperity and innovation."

Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions. You will discover a lifestyle that provides endless opportunity for exploration at work and after. Your adventure with Bruce County starts here.

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.

About the Job

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.

Salary & Benefits

Location
Wiarton ON

Start Date
Flexible based on availability of successful candidate

Status
Full Time

Salary
$28.27 Per Hour Labourer (May 1 - Oct 31)
$29.66 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

Requirements

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

Privacy

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.

Additional Information

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.

We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Company

County of Bruce

Location

Transportation & Environmental Services

Opening Date

Aug 29, 2023

Closing Date

Sep 11, 2023 11:59 PM

Requirements

Type Description Status
AUDIO Audiometric Testing Required within 90 days after job starts
GRADE 12 Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate Required Before Job Starts
DRIVEX 0 Experience Driving / Operating Required Before Job Starts
DRIVE AZ Drivers License Recommended
DRIVE DZ Drivers License Required Before Job Starts

The County of Bruce