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Road Worker II

by Middlesex County

Position Type: Temporary
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Sep 14, 2022
Middlesex County

Job Description

The County of Middlesex is a vibrant upper-tier municipality located in Southwestern Ontario.  We offer a thriving business climate, easy access to transportation routes, and quality of life.  Middlesex County offers residents easy commutes, safe communities, a diverse economy, exceptional healthcare facilities, affordable housing, diverse educational opportunities and bountiful recreation and cultural choices in a picturesque setting.

The County’s administration headquarters are located in London but Middlesex County is comprised of unique villages, towns and rural communities that have great attractions for residents and tourists. 

Overview of the Position
As assigned by the District Foreman, the Road Worker II constructs and maintains roads, roadsides, culverts, bridges, safety devices, equipment, and performing winter control operations. Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 
  • Performs Winter Maintenance operations by plowing roadways to remove snow and ice, sanding and salting roadways, loading trucks with sand and salt, patrolling roads documenting road conditions and advising foremen\crew leaders of road conditions.
  • Operates trucks, tractors, mowers, loaders, packer, boom truck, chainsaw, pickup, and miscellaneous power and hand tools.
  • Provides routine vehicle maintenance and light repairs on assigned vehicle and equipment.
  • Rebuilds, installs, maintains and removes snow removal and ice control equipment.
  • Checks, adjusts, installs and removes signs, safety devices, delineators, and guide rails. 
  • Cleans, maintains, and repairs District Garages and yards as directed.
  • Subject to call-outs outside of regular hours for maintenance and Winter Control work.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
  • Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Class "D" Licence (Z endorsement required)
  • 1 to 2 years’ previous construction and maintenance experience
  • Good working knowledge of road safety practices
A full job description is available at www.middlesex.ca.

This is a temporary position for winter maintenance from November to April. The successful candidate must be available to work various shifts, weekends and statutory holidays, and must be available on short notice for call in shifts. The starting wage rate for the Road Worker II position is $27.32 per hour.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume to Rebecca Zeldon, Human Resources and Employee Wellness Advisor, by email at hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022.

Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.

We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.