Job Number: 4835Job Type: Temporary Full-TimeVacancy Reason: Sourcing - HR OnlyTemp Contract Length: Location: 100 Maple Grove Rd - Regional Operations Centre, 1991 Nafziger Rd - Philipsburg Office/Garage, 2828 Kressler Rd - Heidelberg Office/GarageJob Category: OtherNumber of Positions: 3Department: Operations ProgramsDivision: Transportation ServicesHours of Work: 40Work Schedule: Union: CUPE 1656Grade: CUPE 1656 Grade 005Salary Range: $33.24 - $34.99 per hourPosting Date: Closing Date: September 8, 2026 at 11:59pm About Us! The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to: Taking only what we need Leaving some for others Keeping the dish clean This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community. The Role Performs general roads maintenance activities on regional roads, bridges and roadsides, including winter snow plowing and ice control duties and general summer roads maintenance activities, with emphasis on region-wide activities such as bridge washing, crack sealing, shouldering, drainage works, and island cleaning.



Duties/Responsibilities Performs road maintenance activities such as crack sealing, bridge washing, shouldering, drainage works, and other activities on the regional right-of-ways. Performs general maintenance/cleaning of infrastructure (e.G., catch basins, bridge decks). Performs restoration work on regional infrastructure and property. Installs culverts, including construction of gabion walls and stream liners, restoration of trenches, excavation, ditching, drainage sewers, and landscaping. Performs/assists with felling and removal of trees and brush from regional roadsides and properties. Operates brush chipper, chainsaw, and loader. Performs general roads maintenance activities on regional roads and roadsides (e.G., cold/hot patching, dead animal and debris removal, guide rail/cable maintenance, and sound barrier, retaining wall, and drainage maintenance). Operates dump trucks, utility vehicles, and other equipment/tools (e.G., backhoe, skid steer, mini excavator, tar kettle, shouldering machine, water tanker) to perform functions and haul materials to/from work sites and for disposal (e.G., gravel, asphalt, topsoil, gabion stone). Operates trucks and ancillary equipment for snow plowing, salting, and sanding operations, including wheel loader. Uses hand tools to remove snow/ice from roadsides and drainage areas. Performs other roads maintenance activities (e.G., snow fences, patching). Uses oxygen-acetylene torches to cut metal components (e.G., bolts) when changing plow blades. Performs road building activities, including cross sections, excavations, installation of road beds, side slopes, ditches, line and grade. Performs surveys related to roadway construction, as required. Performs traffic control duties, including setting up traffic control plans. Maintains vehicles, equipment, and hand tools in good, secure working condition per policies and standards. Performs #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Roads Maintainer (Operations Programs) (Alton)
🏢 Region of Waterloo
📍 Alton