Scope of Position:

Provide a variety of construction, maintenance and repair services to roadways and adjacent public property for the safety and convenience of the public.

Position Description:

• Conduct road way and road allowance inspections as required
• Repair potholes, retaining walls, guide rails and wash outs.
• Undertake asphalt padding, gravel resurfacing, tar and chip resurfacing, shoulder gravel resurfacing and parking lot maintenance.
• Undertake repair, removal, replacement and installation of catch basins, storm sewers, ditches, culverts, curb and gutters, sidewalks and signs.
• Use of various power and hand tools in completion of construction and maintenance activities including job site restorations.
• Undertake various maintenance and housekeeping activities with respect to County vehicles and equipment as well as the organization/cleanliness of the roads operations yards.
• Assist with the setup and cleanup of barricades, traffic barrels/cones, garbage barrels, signs, etc. for special events/festivals.
• Roadside debris and litter pick up and removal.
• Transportation of construction, maintenance and scrap materials from job sites and roads operations facilities with tandem/single axle dump trucks and one ton trucks.
• Operation of tandem/single axle dump trucks with plow and wing as well as one ton trucks with plow to carry out plowing, salting, sanding operations throughout the winter control season. Spot loading of construction, maintenance and scrap materials on tandem/single axle dump trucks or one ton trucks for transportation.
• Undertakes the setup and teardown of traffic control plan measures on job sites and performs flag person/pilot truck operations as required.
• Completes daily journal, driver’s record of time, vehicle inspection reports, vehicle accident/incident reports, employee incident reports and timesheets.
• Completes tree trimming and removal work of roadside trees where required.
• Maintenance of vegetation around guide rail and guide cable systems as well as other fixtures in the road allowance as required.
• Washing and maintenance of bridges.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• High school Grade 12 graduation
• Valid province of Ontario Class “DZ” licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Over one year up to and including two years related experience

Skills and Abilities:

• An understanding of basic operation of all related equipment

• Computer experience in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software.

• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• In depth knowledge of the O. Reg. 239/02: Minimum Maintenance Standards

Benefits

Posting #: CUPE 95.24

Position: Truck Driver

Status: Temporary Full Time (date of hire through to approximately February 3, 2025)

Employee Group: CUPE Local 4700

Salary: $26.33 - $32.75 per hour (2024 rate)

Division: Operations

Department: Roads

Reports To: Supervisor, Roads Operations

Location: West Yard

Posting Period: December 20, 2024 – January 6, 2025

How to Apply:

Follow the link below via Google Chrome for the application process:

•  Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.