Webber-Seasonal Equipment Operator – Spare Dz - Carlsbad & Vankleek Hill- Infrastructure Management

Seasonal Equipment Operator - Spare DZ - Carlsbad & Vankleek Hill

Position Summary

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining contracted assets (roadways, medians, signs, guardrails, fences, bridges, tunnels, vegetation, etc.) through operation/use of heavy equipment, particularly during seasonal needs (i.e. snow plow operations), and any other needs per the contract requirements. This position requires a highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability. You must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident. You must be able to communicate with co-workers safety instructions. You must be able to think clearly and focus on your safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment, while driving or operating equipment. You will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job.

We are seeking Snow Plow / Seasonal Equipment Operators for the seasonal time period of October - thru - April.

We offer competitive pay and other seasonal benefits Please note a minimum of a DZ license is required for this job!

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primary Responsibilities And Key Deliverables

For Winter Season - Removal of snow and ice by using snow removal and/or sanding equipment, including salting and other seasonal maintenance on roads, bridges, etc.

For Summer Season - this role will maintain and repair highway and other surfaces including signs, guardrails, fence, lighting, potholes, striping, adding or replacing reflectors, litter and debris removal

As Required

• Transport crew and equipment to work sites
• Required t Position Summary
• Traffic control setup and removal

Responsible for responding to incidents on provincial highways. Incidents include traffic accidents, spills, and emergency situations which affect the highway and the safety of the travelling public, and other emergency situations within the right of way which affect the highway. Required to assist provincial and local police and emergency response services in incidents and accidents.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Please note - in order to support our road maintenance services, this role may be assigned to operations of equipment for winter or summer operations as required

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Avoids legal challenges by complying with federal, provincial and local legal requirements.
• Assist with the administration of third party claims by gathering documentation, paperwork and other relevant information.
• Coordinate detour routes in the event of an asset (system or road) closure
• Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive and fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying
• Track and maintain files on all major incidents and accidents involving assets, personnel and equipment within contract limitation.
• Responsible for completing incident Reports
• Coordinate special events involving traffic control, detours and/or closures.
• Serve as a primary liaison between provincial and local police, fire and various emergency responders during incident management
• Conduct follow through investigation on all fatalities to determine if facilities contributed to the accident. (Confirm that all signs were properly posted, etc.)
• Communicate with the Ministry of Transportation Traffic Operations Centre by 2-way radio and telephone to provide information and updates pertaining to incidents.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Consistently deliver excellent Risk and HSEQ results
• You must be able to communicate with co-workers, understand and follow verbal and written safety instructions.
• Drives for zero harm and relentlessly pursues safety
• Position requires a highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability.
• Must be able to think clearly and focus on your safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment, while driving or operating equipment.
• All other duties as assigned, as emphasized by the * mentioned above in the former summary section
• Ability to manage workload independently, prioritize demands and problem solve effectively.
• Comply with Ferrovial Service's Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Health, Safety and Environment management systems, including statutory obligations
• Knowledge base consistent with emergency response management principles, Primary skills include effective communication, assessment, follow-through, decision making and independent judgement.
• Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job.
• Acts as a role model for a positive HSE culture in the workplace; encourage people managers and team leaders in his/her business unit to do the same
• Must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.
• Proficient computer skills

Education And Experience

• Minimum of 2 + years' work experience in highway maintenance operations, freeway traffic control and incidents/accidents management.
• OTM BOOK 7 certification required
• Valid Class DZ driver's license is required with a good driving record to drive company vehicle.
• High School Diploma - required

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fume or airborne particles. Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, frequent exposure to insects and infrequent exposure to reptiles/rodents. The noise level in the work environment usually moderate but on occasion can more than moderate.

Webber is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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