Operator - Roads 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Roads and Traffic Operations, the Roads Operator III is responsible for the maintenance and repair of City road infrastructure and operation of equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manhole and catch basin repairs; excavation and installation of culverts, ditching to grade, curb and sidewalk repairs; hot mix/cold mix patching; familiar with concrete work for sidewalk, curb, and entrance feature repairs.
• Winter maintenance including plowing, salting and snow removal; road patrol functions (summer and winter);
• Traffic control and Book 7 knowledge; street light inspection, support vehicle maintenance; and other similar road/traffic infrastructure maintenance work functions.
• Traffic sign installation and replacement; line painting of stop bars and parking stalls, pavement markings
• Associated responsibilities include providing over sight to small work crews, documenting work activity and detailed work records (Maximo), and investigating and assisting with follow-ups to enquiries from the public
• Associated responsibilities include providing over sight to small work crews, documenting work activity and detailed work records (Maximo), and investigating and assisting with follow-ups to enquiries from the public
• All duties must be performed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and City policies, procedures and practices. 
• Aware of all relevant legislation
• Train new employees on equipment
• Monitor contractor performance, ensure health and safety compliance and site activity during after hours
• Be aware of potential flooding areas and provide emergency response to mitigate risk
• Summer/winter standby
• Pickup/deliver shopping carts, grocery shopping for events
• ARC GIS software for minimum maintenance standards patrol
• Respond to spills using spill kits
• Host school tours during NPWW
• Over sight of students and seasonal employees
• Prepare work orders, time sheets and other daily paperwork (Maximo)
• Read stakeouts
• Proficient in trailering equipment safely
• Set-up safe work zones
• Available for standby and after hours call ins
• All other various duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience in construction and maintenance of roadways, and traffic related matters (sign knowledge and traffic control book 7)
• Completion of signs and lines course – OGRA is an asset
• In the process of completing or have completed the Anderson and Mahoney construction and maintenance courses – OGRA is an asset
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of winter maintenance equipment
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and keep records
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Physically able to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions
• Problem solving skills
• Ontario Class "DZ" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies