Labourer/winter Patrol Technician - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

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Description

Job Title:
Regular Full-Time Labourer/Winter Patrol Technician
Posting Number:004864

Department:
Community Operations Services Department
Branch:Operations Roads

Location:
Consolidated Operations Depot

Posting Start Date:2024/06/11
Posting End Date:2024/06/19 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:
CUPE 250
Salary Grade:01-$ $32.40
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
:40.00 Shift Work Required**:Yes

Reporting to the Manager, Road Operations under the direction of the Supervisor, Roads Maintenance or designate, perform general labouring duties which at times may require performing semi-skilled trade labouring duties and operating equipment.

Perform road patrol duties during the road operations winter maintenance period which typically runs from the second Friday in November until March 31.

Inspect, conduct ratings and report on municipal infrastructure and assets within the road allowance for deficiencies and snow accumulation as defined in the Minimum Maintenance Standards.

Responsibilities:

Perform various labouring activities such as lifting and loading refuse and debris onto vehicles
Assisting operators to safely maneuver vehicles and equipment as required
Assisting Skilled Labourers by performing unskilled manual work using various hand tools, compressors, tampers, power saws, pumps, and may also include assisting Skilled Labourers with asphalt and concrete work, pipe laying, form work, rough carpentry, bridge and gabion repairs, brick and block laying and sewer work, and acting as a traffic controller
Perform general custodial duties. Perform general cleaning, litter and garbage removal in the Central Business District
Work in accordance with the City of Oshawa's Safe Work Standards and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
Perform various duties related to Summer and Winter Control/Call Board activities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Prepare work orders for repairs to city infrastructure through the use of computer software
Monitor and record road and weather conditions, ambient temperatures, computer radar imagery and be ready to respond when a winter storm event is forecasted and approaching
Perform winter road patrol duties, for hazards such as accumulation as per M.M.S, plowing snow on roads and sidewalks, monitoring identified areas for flooding and ice buildup, directing City snow clearing operations or equipment to problem areas and monitoring the City's contractors for performance
Observe and record all activities in a daily diary and ensure all observations are recorded on relevant winter maintenance patrol shift records. Inspections shall include but are not limited to; snow and ice, road signs, road and sidewalk surface conditions, drainage issues, guiderail systems, mailboxes, electrical installations, railway crossings, intersections, catch basins, maintenance holes, detour signs, debris on the travelled portion of the road and streetlighting
The winter patrol technician shall be considered part of the supervisory team thereby accepting responsibility for the safety, quality and productivity of the winter control operations
Patrol, monitor and inspect road and sidewalk conditions, conduct ratings on salting and plowing effectiveness and record results
Monitor the productivity, logistics and organization of staff and contractors on assigned routes
Produce and submit neat and accurate records
Accurately identify, measure, and record; snow accumulation, temperature, weather, precipitation and road and sidewalk conditions which could be used as evidence in court
Remind operators of any plowing hazards on their assigned routes
Note and update the dispatch board for plowing hazards on roads and sidewalks
Inspect and identify deficiencies on roads, sidewalks, curbs, boulevards, maintenance holes, catch basins, culverts, bridges, signage and roadside safety devices
In addition to the various winter road conditions described in the Standards, the existence and inspection of other road inventory shall also be noted during the scheduled patrol
Respond to emergency situations such as flooding, icy conditions, oil spills and property damaged due to plowing or maintenance operations

Requirements:

Knowledge and skill normally associated with the successful completion of a recognized snow and ice school and municipal winter maintenance training program. Plus five (5) years of experience in a municipal road maintenance environment; or the equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
Previous experience in road construction or maintenance, concrete finishing, asphalt raking, sewer repairs and rough carpentry
A diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized community college is considered an asset
Strong knowledge of the City's Quality Standards, Procedures, Minimum Maintenance Standards and City bylaws
First-Aid, CPR, Fall Protection is considered an ass