THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE
JOB POSTING
POSITION ID: 4210-002 CALL NO. 25-4055
Job Designation: Traffic Repairperson – Signs
Department: Roads and Works Operations
Job Details: Permanent Full-Time (CUPE 136)
Salary Range: $34.56 (Full Time Rate)
Pay Grade: 405
Closing Date: Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca no later than 11:59pm on April 13, 2025.
Job Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Traffic Operations this position performs duties primarily related to the installation and maintenance of traffic signs. Specific Duties shall include:
• Installation, maintenance and repair of all traffic control and street name signage, in accordance with the Ontario Traffic Manuals, Municipal Act and the Highway Traffic Act
• Installation, maintenance and repair of parking operations equipment
• Installation and maintenance of road closures and detours for community and special events, construction projects and emergencies
• Scheduling utility locates with private and public sector agencies
• Graffiti removal, carpentry, painting, welding, and concrete, as required
• Snow removal at school crossings and PXO locations
• Creation & Completion of work orders
• Completion of traffic control plans and set-up of required temporary traffic control devices
• Maintenance of accurate records, including updating inventory systems in CIS, and GIS, HOS Logs, and diaries of daily activities
• Liaison with Public Works staff, other Town Department, public sector agencies, contractors and Town residents, regarding sign installation and maintenance concerns
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, tidy condition, makes regular inspections, reports deficiencies, etc. in a prescribed manner
• Required to hand-dig sign installations and to work outdoors during all weather conditions.
• Required to work weekends/nights during special events
• Will be frequently assigned periods for stand-by/on-call duties for overnights and weekends throughout the year
• Accountable for all vehicles, tools and equipment assigned
• Produces signs using computer and sign fabricating equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma and a minimum of two years experience in municipal traffic operations.
• The successful applicant must also possess IMSA Traffic Signs Level 1 or equivalent from IMSA Ontario, and Work Zone Safety.
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Traffic Manuals, Highway Traffic Act and Municipal Act is also required. Comprehensive knowledge of Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 – Temporary Conditions, including how to document and set-up traffic control plans is essential.
• The successful candidate must possess superior organizational abilities and work well independently, with limited supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication and analytical skills are important, as are effective interpersonal skills to enable the candidate to represent the Department in a professional and courteous manner in dealing with a wide variety of individuals (technical and professional colleagues, other Town staff, contractors, residents and the general public).
• Candidates must be available for stand-by duty, after hours service calls and work related to special events on nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behavior. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
Job Features
| Job Category | Traffic Maintenance, Traffic Signal |