Job Description

Division: Infrastructure and Development Services

Job Status: Contract

Number of Positions: 2

Hours of Work: 75hrs for 2 weeks. 3:15pm to 3:45am (PM Shift) and 3:15am to 3:45pm (AM Shift)

Wage Rate: $

26.99 - $30.89 per hour

Posting Date: September 2, 2025

Closing Date: September 15, 2025

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

Patrol the County Road network on weekends documenting maintenance needs and dispatching County resources (manpower, equipment, and material) to combat winter storm activity.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Duties:


To patrol the County Road network on the weekends to ensure that the road network meets the Minimum Maintenance Standards as accepted by County Council and set out in Regulation 55 as established through the Municipal Act

Direct County resources (manpower, equipment, material) in the performance of their duties to combat winter storm activity in accordance with the County's established Salt Management Plan and Storm Response Guidelines

Call out County forces as dictated by weather conditions and notify local municipalities of road conditions as required

Receive complaints from the public and police. Respond to complaints and requests, suggesting corrective action if warranted and if not, explain the County's position and relevant policy

Log and report particulars with respect to road conditions and accidents on County Roads

Perform work in accordance with the County's Health & Safety policy and program and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations ensuring that appropriate safety and risk management practices are followed

Suggest operational changes to improve winter control operations

As required in a backup capacity, operate County equipment to complete winter operations. Safely operate "All Inclusive Snow Plough Equipment", tractor backhoe, front-end loader, etc.

Have a working knowledge of municipal winter control methods and procedures and legal requirements related to winter operations


General:


Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis


These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: None



Indirect Supervision: None



Functional Authority: Equipment Operators, Operators, Skilled Labourers and Winter Control Operators

Credentials Required

Minimum Formal Education


Secondary school graduation diploma or the equivalent in experience with the completion of the AORS municipal road maintenance course

Current valid Province of Ontario Drivers License, minimum class DZ


Experience


A minimum of three years of public works experience relevant to the scope of service associated with the position


A valid Ontario driver's license and use of a vehicle.