Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT) Closing Date: May 28, 2025 Salary/Wage Range: $31.50 - $33.16 Union: CUPE Local 44 Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Location This position is required to work in person at 3330 Harvester Rd. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Position Overview The Roads, Parks and Forestry Department is recruiting for a Road Patroller. Road Patrollers are responsible for performing road patrols, inspections and road and park maintenance, including after hours response to unplanned occurrences and storm- related needs. Responsibilities Road Patrollers may be required to perform any or all of the duties listed below: Perform routine patrols of city roads to identify and document deficiencies and conditions in accordance with provincial legislation and City and Regional standards, polices and procedures. Monitor, document and communicate weather and road conditions to assist in appropriate deployment of maintenance services. Conduct specialized patrols, condition assessments and inspections of city road infrastructure to assist in identifying maintenance needs. Provide departmental first response to urgent or emergency issues, determine appropriate action to resolve issues, including contacting additional staff resources, emergency services, regional representatives and communicating with supervisor as warranted. Operate equipment and vehicles of all sizes to carry out duties Perform maintenance to roads and parks, as well as, on the spot repairs in response to unplanned events or incidences, which may present an immediate safety concern or inconvenience to the public. Perform after hours routine inspection and parks, and facilities. Investigate and respond to customer service requests received directly from the public, other departments and external agencies. Assist with and/ or perform dispatch functions. Assist with special events Maintains accurate and detailed records including but not limited to accomplishments, deficiencies and actions taken. Monitor work performed by contractors to ensure it meets city standards and recommend remedial work required by contractors, in keeping with contract performance expectations and levels of service. Operate brine station by monitoring production and filling hopper/tank. Shunt, fuel and wash vehicles and equipment. Perform daily vehicle circle checks and complete reports. Responsible for vehicle equipment cleanliness, performs minor maintenance, such as greasing, checking fluids and adjustments. Documents and reports all defects to vehicle maintenance supervisor. Other duties as assigned. Requirements A valid DZ driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire). Additional Information This position is 40 hours per week (April to December); 42 hours per week (December to April), 24/7 rotating shifts including weekends. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
