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

Recent 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

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 good 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.

📌 Overnight Winter Road Patrol (Newmarket)
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