Job Title Overnight Winter Road Patrol
Organizational Unit Development & Infrastructure Services -> Public Works Services -> Operations
Requisition # 26-208
Location Shift Type All
Job Type Seasonal/Sessional
If a contract, Contract Duration Less than 12 months
Staffing request is required for New Position
Date Posted By 9/14/2026
Date Posting Closes 9/28/2026
Time Posting Closes: 5:00 p.m.
Category Operations
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education Vocational
Salary Payband/Range $26.00 per hour
Job Description Responsible to perform routine inspections of the municipality's roadways and observe both weather and road conditions in the field and electronically to determine if a winter event response is required. Must be available to work overnight shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Job Requirements 1. Practical working knowledge of Municipal infrastructure operations. Previous experience as a Roads Operator an asset.
2. Traffic control and Book 7 training required. Knowledge of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and defensive driving techniques in order to safely operate Town equipment and vehicles.
3. Ability to operate a small truck and front plough.
4.



Good problem-solving, record-keeping, and analytical skills.
5. Sound decision making abilities in order to make decisions concerning weather and road-related conditions.
6. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
7. Working knowledge of the Minimum Maintenance Standards
8. Good communication and collaboration skills with ability to deal effectively and courteously with staff and general public.
9. Availability and ability to work overnight shifts from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday or as designated by Roads Supervisor.
10. Ability to work in unfavourable working conditions.
11. Practical working knowledge of health and safety regulations, WHMIS, and procedures to deal with roads maintenance observations and winter patrol.
12. Class "G" Driver's Licence required in positive standing and a clean drivers abstract.
The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.

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📌 Overnight Winter Road Patrol (Ontario)
🏢 Town of Newmarket
📍 Ontario