Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Working Foreperson, the Patroller is responsible for maintaining safe County roads, with a strong focus on winter operations. Key duties include patrolling roads in line with Ontario's Minimum Maintenance Standards, monitoring weather and road conditions, responding to emergencies, and coordinating with police and provincial partners. The position dispatches and operates snowplows, loaders, and other equipment to clear snow, apply treatments, remove debris, and maintain drainage systems. Additional tasks include inspecting traffic signals and signage, issuing work orders, supporting road closures, and assisting at collision sites.

This role requires weekend coverage on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM, totaling 24 hours per week.

What we can offer YOU!

A competitive hourly wage ranging between $31.40 - $36.73 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid);

Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan

Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program

Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you'll do

Perform road patrols of both routine and representive routes in accordance with Ontario Regulation 239, Minimum Maintenance Standards

Respond to emergency calls received from police, utilities and the public; provide support for road closures, inspections and clean up after collisions

Monitor and record County road conditions and review forecast information

Dispatch required snowplow equipment

Assign routes and operations to be completed to Operator/ Labourers

Assign products and treatments to the road (salt, sand or liquids including material rates)

Close roads as requested by OPP due to weather conditions or accidents

Recommend declaring a Significant Weather Event as specified in the regulation

In direct communications with OPP and MTO's patrollers

Update road conditions and closures on the County website

Monitor road conditions, hazards and create work orders for maintenance activities

Inspect traffic lights for lamps out and general operation

Record and create work orders of any sign damage or missing signs

Remove debris from the entire road platform including garbage, rocks, road kill, tire parts, etc.

Investigate roadside issues as required

Attend traffic accident scenes

Operate a wheeled loader to load sand and salt on to winter maintenance vehicles, assist in maintaining stock piles of materials and clear Operations Centre parking lot snow

Operate a pickup truck for winter road patrol to monitor weather and road conditions and dispatch required maintenance equipment

Remove debris from roads.

Respond to emergency calls received from police, utilities and the public; provide support for road closures, inspections and clean up after collisions

Other duties as assigned

What you'll bring

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of experience in a winter maintenance program

Knowledge of maintenance best practices with ability to adapt practices to complex situations

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and WHMIS regulations

The County of Dufferin strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. To effectively do so, all positions at the County of Dufferin require a commitment to upholding the County's equity mandate through on-going and mandatory training and examining our day-to-day operations and impacts through an equity lens. Therefore, throughout the selection process, candidates will have demonstrated their ability to be anti-racist, equitable, inclusive, and respectful.

Ready to apply?

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter before the closing date and time to: hr@dufferincounty.ca

As an organization, we recognize the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and the importance of creating an environment that embraces and supports these. We are committed to creating and fostering a workplace where all employees feel a sense of dignity and belonging. As such, we seek to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees with a variety of identities and backgrounds, to better reflect the growing diversity of our region.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Persons who identify as women; and

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our workplace.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those chosen for next steps in the selection process will be notified. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and will not be used for any other reason. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $31.40-$36.73 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Wellness program
Work Location: In person