Road Maintenance Worker

The Corporation of The City of Victoria • Victoria, BC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform various road maintenance functions related to pavement maintenance and restoration.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Snow and Ice Removal Certification. (12 hours)
• Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.
• 2 years of experience in road construction and maintenance.
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare job sites for paving by breaking up damaged edges or failures with a cutsaw or jackhammer; read site plans and assist excavation equipment operator by hand locating underground services; breakout and repair or replace castings with a jack hammer; shovel and rake materials such as gravel, concrete and asphalt to required grades and depths; operate equipment such as powered tampers or vibratory rollers to compact gravel and finish roll hot asphalt; operate drying equipment such as infrared heaters or hand torches; operate spray kettles and crack seal unit; operate a crane equipped service truck and Thermolay hot box truck to transport materials, equipment and crew.
• Assist in setting up and taking down of traffic control signage and delineators; perform flagging duties as required.
• Perform snow and ice control functions using a skid steer loader or a service truck equipped with a sand/salt unit and snowplow.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment, by checking items such as fluid levels, belts, hoses and lights; report accidents and damage repairs to supervisor and mechanic shop; refuel trucks and equipment as required; check first aid and safety equipment; fill out daily equipment log and time sheets.
• Perform related duties where qualified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees