Maintenance Standards Road Technician

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Operations Program Coordination, the successful candidate will be responsible for the review of City roads to check, record and report any defects or hazardous conditions existing within the municipal road allowance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts walking/driving, review of City roads to check, record and report any defects or hazardous conditions existing within the municipal road allowance. This may include the roadway, shoulder, boulevard, sidewalk, traffic and street signage, and various structures including bridges in order to ensure compliance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways O. Reg. 366/18 and established road maintenance standards;
• Assists in maintenance of the City’s road classification system;
• Reports and refers any dangerous street hazards to public or public safety to the appropriate Works Yard for prompt action;
• Perform weather monitoring duties during the road operations winter maintenance period. Inspect, conduct ratings, and report on municipal infrastructure and assets within the road allowance for snow accumulation as defined in the Minimum Maintenance Standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of the City’s Vacuum Leaf Collection and Windrow Clearing program databases;
• Provides leadership in the delivery of summer and winter maintenance in accordance with City standards;
• Assists in the preparation and the ongoing monitoring of the annual work plan;
• Prepares and maintains daily patrol reports;
• Communicates, records and appropriately forwards/follows up on any public complaints and service requests received related to immediate hazards and safety issues;
• Assisting Works Yards in completing, as directed, the organizing/planning of work to be carried out on a daily/weekly basis,
• Perform supervisory duties to oversee, approve, and call-in Contracted and Unionized staff in relation to emergency road work (i.e. sinkholes, failures, sweepers, spills, adverse weather conditions);
• Provide direction and assist in training of seasonal Sidewalk Inspection Staff;
• Occasionally may appear in a Discovery or Court to give evidence regarding claims for property damage and personal injury;
• Provides documentation to Risk Management in response to claims;
• Completes special projects and research for reports and/or studies as required;
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned, including working shifts and weekends in support of winter maintenance activities. A city vehicle will be provided.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology, or related field;
• Possess, or currently in the process of obtaining, a Certified Engineering Technician (C.Tech) or Technologist (C.E.T) designation with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
• A minimum of 2 years direct experience in a municipal operations, maintenance or construction services;
• Understanding of road maintenance procedures and materials used;
• Knowledge of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways O. Reg 366/18.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing tasks;
• Demonstrated ability to carry out measurements and maintain records of such;
• Proven time management, administrative skills with an aptitude for details organizational and analytical skills;
• Must have strong computer skills/aptitude in office software and job related software (i.e. Excel, Word, INFOR, Outlook);
• Knowledge of the Ontario Traffic Manual would be an asset;
• General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and familiarity with provincial road maintenance standards;
• Must be available to work flexible hours (i.e. shiftwork and/or weekends/holidays).
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team;
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license with a clean record.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills along with strong customer service and conflict resolution skills to deal with staff and members of the public
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-motivated and cooperative
• Knowledge of City's policies and procedures is required
• Must demonstrate and act in accordance with the City’s Corporate Values of Trust, Quality and Excellence including integrity, and sound moral and ethical principles.
• Strives for continuous improvement through innovation and enhancement of processes.
• Accepts and follows directions from others; complies with requests and respects authority.
• Utilizes feedback in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking, independent judgement, and make sound decisions
• Candidates not meeting some or all of the above criteria may be considered based on a reasonable equivalent and acceptable combination of related municipal experience and education but must be committed to pursuing and achieving required designation(s) in agreed timeline.

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Hourly Rate/Salary:$ 64,464.00 - $ 85,952.00
Hours of Work:40
Work Location:Mavis Yard: Common Building
Department/Division/Section:T&W/Transportation&Works Dept,T&W/Works Operations & Mntce Division,Works Admin,Operations & Maintenance
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

COVID-19 Update:As per the City’s Employee Recruitment Policy, all external candidates (including previously employed individuals) must show their Fully Vaccinated Confirmation or apply for and receive confirmation of a creed or medical exemption from the City before their first day.

A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has notbeen granted.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005and the OntarioHuman Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.