Operator, Truck Driver Labourer

Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch!)

Why Work With Us?

What You’ll Do

1. Road Maintenance Operations 
   • Operate trucks and road maintenance equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and Health and Safety legislation.
   • Haul materials required for the maintenance and construction of County roads.
   • Perform road maintenance activities including shouldering, pothole repair, sign straightening, flagging traffic, winging snow, and other assigned operations.
   • Provide various maintenance duties at the Road Maintenance Yard.

2. Winter Control Operations
   • Operate winter control equipment, including combination salter/plow trucks, on predetermined routes during adverse weather and poor visibility conditions.
   • Assess road and weather conditions and determine when salting is required and the appropriate salt application rate in accordance with established procedures.
   • Adjust salt discharge based on hydraulic controls, wind, temperature, and other environmental conditions.
   • Perform winging back of snow and carry out snow plowing in a safe and efficient manner while exercising caution around pedestrians, vehicles, railway crossings, and other hazards.
   • Participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation during the winter control season.
   • Accurate record keeping of winter control activities

3. Operational Coordination and Equipment Maintenance
   • Lead and coordinate the work of additional employees assigned to maintenance operations such as asphalt repairs, sign maintenance, shouldering, ditching, tree trimming, and pothole repairs.
   • Routine maintenance and service of vehicles and equipment in accordance with established maintenance schedules.
   • Complete accurate and concise records of time, materials, and activities to support proper cost allocation and operational reporting.

• • Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

• • Minimum of three (3) months of experience in road construction or maintenance and snow plowing.
  • Experience operating trucks and road maintenance equipment.
  • Knowledge of safe work practices, traffic control procedures, and winter maintenance operations.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate the work of other employees during assigned operations.

• • Valid and maintained Ontario Class "DZ" driver's licence, with successful completion of the County of Essex driving test administered by an external testing company
  • Availability to work rotational on-call shifts, including 24-hour on-call availability during the winter months, as well as nights, weekends, overtime, and extended hours during winter control operations and emergency situations.
  • Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and perform physically demanding duties.
  • Ability to provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (successful candidate will provide driver’s license number and the employer will run the abstract)
  • Must provide a Police Information Check (PIC) (successful candidate will provide a completed PIC).

What We Are Offering

The Application Journey

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by the posting deadline. Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.
The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.