As assigned by the District Foreman, the Patrol/Dispatch (Road Worker II) constructs and maintains roads, roadsides, culverts, bridges, safety devices, equipment, and performs winter control operations. Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Patrols roads, advises Foreman of road conditions, and documents road conditions. Works winter shifts including morning, afternoon, evening and overnight as required for road patrol/dispatch duties
- Performs roadside maintenance by mowing grass, trimming/removing of brush and tree, cleaning/repair of storm sewers, catch basins, culverts, patching, shoulder maintenance, filling of washouts, repairing and installing signs, cleaning curbs/gutters, picking up litter/debris
- Rebuilds, installs, maintains and removes snow removal and ice control equipment
- Disposes of dead animals on the road allowance
- Manufactures signs and operates sign shop equipment
- Brings to the attention of the District Foreman any unusual situations on the right-of-way
- Cleans, maintains, and repairs District Garages and yards as directed
- Subject to call-outs outside of regular hours for maintenance and winter control work
- Other related duties as assigned
This is a temporary position until April 2026.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Class G Licence
- 1 to 2 years of previous construction and maintenance experience
- Good working knowledge of road safety practices
- Current driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to Middlesex County
The successful candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, and may be called in on short notice. Hours of work will vary between 28 and 42 per week, depending on scheduling needs.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to @email by 4:30 p.m. on October 10, 2025. We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.