Lead Hand​/Operator, Roads

Overview

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #Be The Reason

• Job :
  Lead Hand/Operator, Roads
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description  #: 916
• Close date:
  Interested applicants please submit your application online at  by 4:00 p.m. on February 18, 2026.
• Vacancy type:
  This posting will be used to fill current vacancies
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reports to Supervisors within the Roadway Maintenance Section. Directs and works with a crew to maintain roads and sidewalks infrastructure in accordance with prescribed standard operating practices, policies, procedures and specifications. Performs labouring duties on a daily basis such as climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, stooping, walking and handling of materials to maintain/repair roadside drainage, hard surface and loose top maintenance programs for both Summer and Winter maintenance/control programs.

Operates and maintains various pieces of equipment/vehicle types such as crew cabs, mechanical equipment and associated implements, tractors, loaders, dump trucks, sweepers, flushers, etc. as related to roadside drainage, hard surface and loose top maintenance programs for both Summer and Winter maintenance/control programs.

Lead Hand

• Directs, coaches, mentors and works with a crew to maintain City roadway and sidewalk infrastructure. Motivating and ensuring quality control.
• Assists Supervisors in identification and organization of maintenance programs, work schedules, job planning throughout the District.
• Works with Supervisory staff in the implementation of best practices, new policies and procedures.
• Produces TCP (Traffic Control Plans) for crew operations and activities. Assists crews in setup/tear down of signs, cones and barricades, as per Book 7 requirements.
• Completes documentation such as daily activity logs, inspection sheets and various reports, as required.
• Responsible for identifying job site hazards, promoting awareness and conducting tailgate safety/operational discussions.
• Inspects infrastructure such as sidewalks, roadway conditions, shoulders, drainage infrastructure reporting deficiencies to Supervisor.

Operator

• Performing labouring duties on a daily basis such as climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, stooping, walking and handling of materials to assist with roadside drainage, hard surface and loose top maintenance for both Summer and Winter programs.
• Operates hand tools and power tools with competence for both Summer and Winter maintenance/control programs (e.g., shovels, picks, grass cutting equipment, compressor, jackhammer, pumps, concrete/chain/chop saws, small power tools, compactor, leaf blowers, snow blowers).
• Operates, maintains and inspects various pieces of specialized equipment such as snowplows, dump trucks, tractors, front end loaders, snow blowers, etc.
• Works in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and City policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the position.
• Completes logs, documentation and other administrative information such as daily activity records and equipment/vehicle inspections.