Job Description

Requisition Title
Seasonal Labourer/Truck Driver/Patroller
Close Date
Contract Type
Temporary - Full Time
Location
Garage 1 - Midhurst, ON L0X 1X0 CA (Primary)

Garage 2 - Beeton, ON L0G 1A0 CA

Garage 3 - Orr Lake, ON L0L 1P0 CA

Garage 4 - Creemore, ON L0M 1G0 CA

Garage 6 - Ramara, ON L3V 6H5 CA


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All locations:

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Midhurst Garage

Beeton Garage


Creemore Garage


Ramara Garage


Orr Lake Garage



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POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to the Roads Foreman for working as a labourer and/or flagman on summer and winter maintenance activities. Also involves the operation of tractors with attachments, trucks for snow plowing, sanding and general summer use, rollers, chainsaws, compressors and other designated equipment requiring special skills.


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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. Work independently or in larger groups to assist with completion of road maintenance tasks involving shoveling, raking, digging, sweeping, etc.


2. Assist with the completion of various activities including platform maintenance (including cold mix patching and power sweeping), roadside maintenance (including grass cutting and shoulder grading), traffic maintenance (including signage repairs, line painting), storm water management (including ditching and catch basin repairs) and winter maintenance (including plowing, sanding and patrolling).


3. Drive a variety of vehicles from smaller utility trucks to large dump trucks as required.


4. Drive large combination snow plow/sander trucks in winter months for completion of winter road maintenance activities.


5. Complete minor repairs on all vehicles and equipment, report major equipment and vehicle defects to Foreman and assist with equipment repair as required.


6. Complete all documents as required including work orders, inventory reports and equipment records.


7. Comply with provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.


8. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.


9. Perform other duties assigned.


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CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies:

Acts with the Customer in Mind Ensures Accountability Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes Collaborates Communicates with Impact Is Resilient
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EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

Successful completion of a Secondary School diploma or equivalent approved combination of education and experience.

Must possess a valid DZ license, AZ license is preferred.

Ability to work without supervision and to make decisions.

Able to communicate diplomatically with the public on County roads.

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EXPERIENCE

Related experience as a truck driver, light equipment operator, or skilled labourer in either construction or maintenance of roads,

Experience in maintenance of roads is preferred.

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EFFORT

Visual and mental effort required when operating equipment for long periods of time, must be aware of surroundings.

Physical ability to perform as a labourer

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WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed out of a County garage.

Will be out on County roads in all weather conditions.

Salary Grade
$29.16 - $29.66
Union
SEIU BGPWU Rds
The County of Simcoe thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.