Crewperson (Road Maintenance)
About The Position
This is a full-time, 11-month contract role for a Crewperson in Road Maintenance within the Public Works – Transportation department. The position is part of the CUPE LOCAL 966 union and requires an onsite presence. The role involves performing both manual labor and equipment operating duties to maintain Peel Region's road network throughout the year. This includes summer tasks like installing guideposts and guiderails, landscaping, and maintaining drainage systems, as well as winter tasks such as snow and ice management, including plowing and patrols. The goal is to ensure roads are safe and passable year-round.
Requirements
- Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Minimum 6 months job related experience.
- Valid class DZ license in good standing.
- Ability to operate and maintain a variety of manual and power equipment.
- Capable of performing all related work and duties involved in the maintenance and construction of road systems.
- Must be able to read, write and understand English.
- Accurately complete work forms and reports.
- Knowledgeable with MS Office, Outlook, use of Tablets and other systems.
- Ability assessment will be conducted by Fleet Safety.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are currently in the CUPE Local 966-Public Works bargaining unit.
Responsibilities
- Perform road patching, repairs, sweeping and spring cleanup.
- Install guideposts and guiderails.
- Landscape duties including mowing grass, tree and brush removal, clean ditches and weed and litter control.
- Clean and paint bridges, install and clean culverts and storm sewers.
- Winter duties include erecting and removing snow fences, stockpile salt and sand, night telephone answering, night patrol and wing person duties on snow plowing equipment.
- Maintenance and construction activities on regional storm sewer systems.
- Accountable for tools, equipment and vehicles assigned and clean up operations on site.
- Investigate complaints, faults or problems, determine causes and provide remedies when possible.
- Accurately complete forms and reports.
- Apply Ministry and Regional safety precautions and procedures while performing duties and reports Health & Safety hazards.
- Operate a variety of manual and powered equipment.
- Maintain a neat appearance and performs duties in a way that conveys a "positive image" of the Region of Peel.
Benefits
- 14% additional pay in lieu of benefits.
- Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
- Annual uniform and cleaning allowance.
- Flexible Work Scheduling Provisions (FWSP) where applicable.
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.
- Access to learning and development resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
