First seen by our source: 26 days ago
Patroller Operator (DZ)
@ Colas
Kapuskasing, Ontario
Overview
The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is hiring a Patroller Operator (DZ) for its winter maintenance team on Ontario Ministry of Transportation contracts. The role involves responding to winter weather events and emergencies, operating snow and ice control equipment, and doing patrol documentation and minor road maintenance. Requires a DZ, AZ or BZ licence, availability for call-ins within thirty minutes and extended hours. Pay is $29.32-$30.18 per hour.
Pay:
$29.32–$30.18 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Respond to winter weather events, accidents and spills
- Operate combo units for snow and ice control
- Apply sand and salt per contract requirements
- Complete fuel, safety and hours-of-service reports
- Perform routine maintenance and minor equipment repairs
Requirements summary:
- DZ, AZ or BZ licence with clean abstract and CVOR
- Respond to call-ins within thirty minutes
- Work assigned shifts, nights, weekends and holidays
- Willingness to work in extreme weather
- Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for periods
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CVOR |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Colas
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 246 |
About Us
The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.
Miller Maintenance proudly provides maintenance services on Maintenance Contracts for the Ministry of Transportation throughout Ontario. Our leadership in the Ontario road and highway maintenance industry is based on our commitment to continuous improvement through education, innovation, safety, and training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- DZ, AZ, or BZ license with a clean driver’s abstract & CVOR
- Available to respond to call-ins within thirty minutes
- Ability to work assigned shifts, and extended hours (evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays) as winter events require
- Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to perform manual labour and lift up to 50 lbs and stand for periods of time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to drive manual transmission
- Previous experience in winter-works operations
- Mechanical knowledge, ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required
- Good understanding of MTO standards and CDMC Contract Performance Requirements
Compensation Data
$29.32-$30.18/hr
Day in the Life
Our Patroller Operators are integral members of our winter maintenance team, helping keep local roads and provincial highways safe throughout the winter season. You will respond to winter weather events, accidents, spills, and other emergency situations, assisting with traffic control and implementing emergency response plans as required.
You will become familiar with route maps, patrol areas, and snow and ice control procedures to support effective decision-making during winter operations, including equipment and operator call-outs.You will safely operate a variety of equipment, including combo units, to perform snow and ice control, snow removal, and sand/salt application in accordance with contract requirements.
When you're not on the road, you will maintain accurate documentation, including fuel reports, safety reports, and hours of service. You will also maintain and clean equipment, perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, inspect patrol areas, identify deficiencies, and respond to public concerns.
Your role may also include performing general road maintenance activities such as pothole repairs, installing signs and end treatments, setting up and taking down traffic closures, and maintaining a clean and safe shop, yard, and work environment.
If you have a safety-focused mindset and love being on the road, this is the ideal role for you. Want to be an integral part of keeping our communities safe this winter? Join our team!
Culture
Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. At Miller, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.
Our Company may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing potential candidates. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made exclusively by our internal team. Every application is reviewed and verified by our recruitment team to ensure a fair, transparent, and human-driven hiring process. This posting reflects an existing vacancy.
Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.
We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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