Full-Time Highway Maintenance Technician

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As a Highway Maintenance Technician, you'll take on the vital role of patrolling and maintaining designated roads, ensuring they remain safe and in top condition. Your work will be essential in keeping our roads safe and functional for everyone. Join our team and make a real impact on the safety and quality of our roadways!

Who We Are

Fowler Construction has been a leader in infrastructure development for decades, delivering high-quality projects across Ontario. We are committed to safety, innovation, and building strong relationships with our employees, clients, and communities.

FOWLER CONSTRUCTION VALUES

• People – We invest in our employees’ well-being, growth, and success.
• Performance – We uphold excellence, professionalism, and hard work.
• Community – We support local initiatives and foster strong connections.
• Environment – We prioritize sustainability and responsible practices.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an organized and proactive professional to:

• Prepare and operate light and heavy maintenance equipment such as patrol truck, crash truck, loaders, plows, combinations/spreaders, tractors, weed eaters, lawn mowers, chainsaw etc.
• Maintain, complete and submit a patrol diary daily.
• Identify and maintain Maintenance deficiencies list.
• Monitor operations within assigned patrol area.
• Ensure all roadways are clear of all debris in patrol area.
• Respond to public complaints.
• Respond to all incidents within the patrol area (accidents, spills, etc.).
• Report accidents, incidents and/or injuries to the Patrol Supervisor completing and submitting required documentation daily.
• Complete and monitor all required paperwork daily/weekly/monthly reports as specified in the contract including: Driver Inspection documents, Hours of Service Log Sheets, Vehicle Circle Safety Checks, Winter Operations Records, and other operational documents as required.
• Carry out all routine/non-routine highway maintenance activities, facility maintenance and yard maintenance as required; such guideposts, sign installations, pothole filling, washout repairs, debris pick up, picnic site and layby, snow removal, maintenance etc.
• Assist in training and mentoring staff by utilizing OPSD standards and maintenance best practices, etc.
• Perform required preventative and routine equipment maintenance, which includes but is not limited to: performing cleaning/washing the interior and exterior of equipment, check fluid levels, assisting in changing plow blades, minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment and refueling equipment after use.
• Monitor weather, dispatch winter maintenance equipment when required and monitor winter operations.

Position Requirements

• OTM Book 7 Training for traffic control considered an asset.
• Must maintain a valid DZ driver’s license.
• Experience in highway maintenance.
• Computer literate.
• Strong organizational skills with clear communication abilities.
• Helpful, friendly and courteous with the public, regulatory agencies and peers.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work with little supervision and must be self-directed.
• Able to stand, lift 50 lbs, carry, bend, reach.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• Company vehicle for work-related travel
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
• Flexible with work hours as there will be shiftwork, including weekends, nights based on the assigned shift and or rotation.
• Must be available to be on call regularly.

Join Our Team

If you’re a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving, we encourage you to apply!

This posting is an existing vacancy within the organization. At Fowler, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

At Fowler Construction, we truly value the diversity of our team and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone, including those who need accommodations. Questions regarding collection of information or requests for accommodations during the hiring process should be directed to Human Resources at careers@fowler.ca.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person