Entry level construction Jobs in Thorold, ON

Description

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Position Summary

Responsible formaintainingcontracted assets (roadways, medians, signs, guardrails, fences, bridges, tunnels, vegetation, etc.) per standards and conditions specified in the contract as directed by the Patrol Supervisor.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing duties of shift supervisor during the winter maintenance season.

• Assistingsupervisor in/or completing, as directed, the organizing/planning of work to be carried out on a daily/weekly basis,

• Organizing work activities byarranging forappropriate equipment,materialand labor.

• Overseeing work operations insuring value for money is beingachievedand the work is being performedin accordance withrecognized safety requirements, standards,policiesand procedures.

• Providing leadership and training to juniorWebberstaff, including instructions on safety techniques,methodsand procedures.

• Inspecting work performed by contract staff for compliance to standards and contractual agreementadvisingcontractors of deficiencies and reporting on performance to supervisor.

• Advising supervisor on such matters as work performance, training,planningand organizing traffic control at work sites.

Performs administrative activitiesin accordance withMTO andWebber proceduresby:

• Completing, reviewing and maintaining a variety of records, covering work activities related to equipment operation and maintenance hours of work, and material usage (e.g. MMIS, daily inspection books, equipment time sheets, expense forms and reports on sand and salt usage/vehicle accidents/personal injury, etc.)

• Assistingin the preparation andthe ongoingmonitoring of the weekly,monthlyand annual work plan.

• Providing information for analysis of contractor or public claims.

• Liaising with property owners, thegeneral publicand individuals from organizations such as police, municipal and other Ontario Government Ministries, and utility companies for the purpose of exchanging information, promoting andmaintaininggood public relations and as applicable, ensuring compliance with Ministry andWebberrequirements.

• Occasionallymayoperateany patrol equipment when deemed necessary for the efficient operations of the patrol.

• Occasionallymay carry out a variety oflaboringtasks whendeemednecessary for efficient patrol operations.

Performs related duties such as:

• Acting for supervisor during absences.

• Compiling and recording information for the Highway and Road inventory (e.g.number of entrances, bridges,kilometresof road,mowablehectares, etc.)

• Investigating, reporting on and, when possible, resolving complaints from the public and others.

• Patrolling road as assigned and reporting hazards and/or deficiencies.

• Initiating Contract staffcall-outsand administering hired equipment tenders.

• Responding on behalf of the Ministry andWebberin emergency circumstances such as accidents, spills, inclementweatheror implementation of emergency plans.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Comply withfederal, state, and local legal requirements.

• Positively contribute to a diverse,inclusiveand fair work environment, free from discrimination,bullyingand harassment.

• Carry out all duties in line with Company policies and procedures.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of summer and winter maintenance operations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it relates to maintenance activities.

• Working knowledge of maintenance and maintenance related construction contracts and agreements. Sound knowledge of Microsoft OfficeSuite ofprograms. Good verbal communication skills, effective written communication skills to prepare reports,recommendationsand rationale statements.

• Ability to prepare andmaintainneataccuraterecords.

• Good investigative/analytical skills arerequiredto research the background of claims, analyze technical data collected, evaluate the validity of different points ofviewandmaintainobjectivity in the assessment of claims.

• Ability to use software packages for word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronicmailand critical path scheduling applications.

• Job requires work to be performed within the Ministry andWebber’smaintenance and operational policies and procedures.

• Requires work to be performed with minimal supervision (follow up and periodic check in with supervisor to ensure that work as directed or needed is completedin accordance withpolicy); as direct supervisor is not present. There is some freedom to change work methods and priorities as these develop without prior approval of the supervisor, especially during winter maintenance activities when road conditions can change rapidly.

• Working knowledge of the environment and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

• Highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability.

• Ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks andmake adjustments toavoid loss,injuryor accident.

• Ability to communicate safety instructions with co-workers.

• Ability to think clearly and focus on your safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment, while driving or operating equipment.

• Will berequiredto wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)appropriate toyour job.
  

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (Required)

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in construction, road maintenance, commercial/industry repair,maintenanceor landscaping (outdoor work) (Preferred)

• This position requires you tomaintaina Valid Ontario Class “DZ” Driver’s License and MTO Operator’s Permit, and acceptable driving record.

Work 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 toinsectsand infrequent exposure to reptiles/rodents. The noise level in the work environmentusuallymoderate but on occasion canmorethan moderate.

Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Canada Limited, FerrovialWebber Energy, LLC), 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 theaccommodation(s)that you mayrequire. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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