Seasonal Highway Patrol Persons

(Public Works – Traffic Department)

(Competition No. PWE-2018-13)

The City of Timmins requires four (4) Seasonal Highway Patrol Persons to patrol and monitor highway road conditions in the winter season. This is a contract position starting in approximately October 2018 and continuing through to approximately April 2019, with possible extensions depending on weather conditions.

DUTIES:

  • Provide routine patrols of designated roadways within the City of Timmins.
  • Monitor and document weather twice per shift.
  • Dispatch Winter Maintenance Contractor to service roads.
  • Direct Winter Maintenance Contractors and coordinate plowing/salting priorities, and document when the operations are out of compliance.
  • Provide routine inspections of Contractor's equipment ensuring all equipment complies with the City's operation guidelines.
  • Monitor salt storage areas for contractors, order salt when required.
  • Collect salting/sanding data from contractor's data loggers and upload data into City's computers.
  • Track Winter Maintenance Contractor operating hours and review AVL data daily.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalency.
  • Valid Class G driver's licence.
  • Current, clear Driver's Abstract.
  • Previous experience with winter maintenance patrols and/or operations a definite asset.
  • Knowledge of Minimum Maintenance Standards. O Reg. 239. Including its latest revision as well as the HTA.
  • Winter Snow School Training would be considered an asset.
  • Neat and organized writing and record keeping skills.
  • Basic computer skills.

Highway patrolling requires coverage 7 days a week and 24 hours per day (including weekends and holidays). Persons accepting the position will be required to work 12 hour shifts and weekends/holidays (including Christmas and New Years) on a rotational basis. Work assignments and working hours will vary due to weather conditions.

SALARY:  $28.23/hour

All applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by the closing date of August 31, 2018.

BY MAIL:  220 Algonquin Blvd. East Timmins, ON P4N 1B3

HAND DELIVERY:  236 Algonquin Blvd. East, 2nd Flr., Timmins, ON P4N 1B2

VIA FAX: 705-360-2685

VIA E-MAIL: [email protected]

Phone: 705-360-2628 www.timmins.ca

"Only those selected for an interview will be contacted."

"Although we may have your application on file, you must re-apply for this specific competition."

"Pour de l'information en français, veuillez appeler le 360-2600, poste 2312."

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER