Webber – Seasonal Patrol Maintenance Technician – Gormley in Richmond Hill

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Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.

Position Summary:

Responsible for maintaining contracted assets (roadways, medians, signs, guardrails, fences, bridges, tunnels, vegetation, etc.) per standards and conditions specified in the contract as directed by the Patrol Supervisor. The pay range for this position is $24- $28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing duties of shift supervisor during the winter maintenance season.
• Assisting supervisor in/or completing, as directed, the organizing/planning of work to be carried out on a daily/weekly basis.
• Organizing work activities by arranging for appropriate equipment, material and labor.
• Overseeing work operations ensuring value for money is being achieved and the work is being performed in accordance with recognized safety requirements, standards, policies and procedures.
• Providing leadership and training to junior Webber staff, including instructions on safety techniques, methods and procedures.
• Inspecting work performed by contract staff for compliance to standards and contractual agreement advising contractors of deficiencies and reporting on performance to supervisor.
• Advising supervisor on such matters as work performance, training, planning and organizing traffic control at work sites.
• Completing, reviewing and maintaining a variety of records, covering work activities related to equipment operation and maintenance hours of work, and material usage.
• Assisting in the preparation and the ongoing monitoring of the weekly, monthly and annual work plan.
• Liaising with property owners, the general public and individuals from organizations such as police, municipal and other Ontario Government Ministries, and utility companies for the purpose of exchanging information, promoting and maintaining good public relations.
• Occasionally may operate any patrol equipment when deemed necessary for the efficient operations of the patrol.
• Occasionally may carry out a variety of laboring tasks when deemed necessary for efficient patrol operations.
• Acting for supervisor during absences.
• Compiling and recording information for the Highway and Road inventory.
• Investigating, reporting on and, when possible, resolving complaints from the public and others.
• Patrolling road as assigned and reporting hazards and/or deficiencies.
• Initiating Contract staff call-outs and administering hired equipment tenders.
• Responding on behalf of the Ministry and Webber in emergency circumstances such as accidents, spills, inclement weather or implementation of emergency plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of summer and winter maintenance operations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it relates to maintenance activities.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Good verbal communication skills, effective written communication skills to prepare reports, recommendations and rationale statements.
• Ability to prepare and maintain neat accurate records.
• Good investigative/analytical skills are required to research the background of claims, analyze technical data collected, evaluate the validity of different points of view and maintain objectivity in the assessment of claims.
• Ability to use software packages for word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronic mail and critical path scheduling applications.
• Highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability.
• Ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.
• Ability to communicate safety instructions with co-workers.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma (Required).
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in construction, road maintenance, commercial/industry repair, maintenance or landscaping (outdoor work) (Preferred).
• This position requires you to maintain a Valid Ontario G Class Driver’s License and MTO Operator’s Permit, and acceptable driving record.

Work Conditions / Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fume or airborne particles. Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, frequent exposure to insects and infrequent exposure to reptiles/rodents.

Webber and its companies are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process.