Roads Crew Leader - Kawartha Lakes, Canada - City of Kawartha Lakes

City of Kawartha Lakes
City of Kawartha Lakes
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Kawartha Lakes, Canada

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Job Brief:

The Roads Crew Leader assists in the coordination and delivery of municipal roads operations' services, programs, and winter patrol activities

  • Employment Status:

Temporary Full-Time

  • Union:

CUPE 855 Outside

  • Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

  • Closing Date:

30/11/23

  • Duration (if temporary):

Up to 6 months
Wage $ $34.63 per hour (2023)

Reports to Supervisor, Public Works

Department Public Works

Location Roads Operations - East (Manvers Depot). But work location may vary. Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes as required.

Hours Temporary, Full-time (up to 6 months' duration). Normal working hours are 40 hours per week. Availability for additional hours required in winter season.

  • Non-Winter months
  • Assist in the assignment of resources (i.e. employees, material and equipment) and the completion of assigned work objectives by providing leadership to front line staff;
  • Assist with training, directing, scheduling and delegating operational activities, ensuring productivity, quality of work, safety and efficiency of crew;
  • Responsible for the administration of customer service issues and requests related to public works operations utilizing the City's corporate software;
  • Response to enquiries by providing assistance and general information to the public in regards to roads maintenance issues;
  • Responsible for creation, modification and completion of work orders within the City's electronic work order system including assigning labour, equipment and materials to work orders;
  • Responsible for the crew's daily time sheets, equipment log sheets, hours of service log sheets and traffic control plans;
  • Coordinate purchasing of supplies and equipment as required within the parameters of the budget, departmental protocol and City Purchasing Policy;
  • Administer the terms of public works operational contracts including reviewing and coordinating progress payments, purchase orders, invoicing and related documentation;
  • Assist the supervisor in the creation of operational contracts;
  • Maintain detailed and accurate daily records;


  • Winter months

  • Patrol the roads and document road conditions in accordance with organizational patrol standards;
  • In consideration of department guidelines, coordinate and exercise judgment in determining the necessity of activating partial or full complement (internal and contracted resources) of sanding, salting, plowing and snow removal crews and also the type of material to be used on roadway surface to control hazardous conditions;


  • Yearround

  • Work collaboratively with Supervisory staff in a manner that ensures objectives can be realized;
  • Responsible for adherence to, and compliance with, all applicable legislation and the City of Kawartha Lakes levels of service policies and general operating guidelines;
  • Act as a 'supervisor' under the Occupational Health and Safety Act; promote and manage a safety first working environment and ensure that all OH&S requirements are adhered to;
  • May require the completion of duties of Equipment Operator including, but not limited to, operating winter maintenance equipment; truck combounit with plow and wing, loaders, brushing units and other equipment as directed;
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Education Required

  • Secondary School Diploma
  • Completion of T J Mahoney Road School through Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) or willingness to obtain
  • Minimum 5 years of related progressive experience, in a municipal environment
  • Experience with road maintenance and repair experience, both hard top and gravel, all seasons, including winter control experience
  • Demonstrated high level of leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on customer service
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
  • Demonstrated ability to function well as a contributing member of a service delivery team
  • Possess analytical, problem solving and mechanical skills
  • Demonstrated time management skills with ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities quickly and effectively, to maintain compliance and meet deadlines
  • Must have legible and accurate writing ability
  • Experience and ability to safely and competently operate plow truck with wing and sander, loaders and backhoes
  • Ability to read and understand a number of legislative requirements such as, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act (including Hours of Work), Minimum Maintenance Standards, City policies and Operational Guidelines etc.
  • Contract management experience for contracted and outsourced services
  • Ability to operate small hand tools and equipment (i.e. chainsaw, weed eater)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, various administrative software for issues, payroll, and any other related software
  • Possess and maintain a valid Ontario
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