Position Description: Highway Maintenance Foreperson
Fowler Construction is seeking an experienced Highway Maintenance Foreperson to ensure our highways are safe and well-maintained while ensuring strict compliance with contract specifications and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Supervisor, you'll be at the forefront of incident response, overseeing work crews and safety talks. You'll provide strong leadership, address public complaints, and champion cost-effective operations.
Fowler Construction is excited to expand our Winter Maintenance Operations into the Sudbury East area. As of September 1, 2026, we will be the new service provider for this contract, meaning exciting opportunities are on the horizon to join our winter maintenance team.
Location:
Walden, ON
Pay Range:
$31.34 - $32.34
Please Note:
Applications received without an attached resumé will be automatically rejected.
Who We Are
Fowler Construction has been a leader in infrastructure development for decades, delivering high-quality projects across Ontario. We are committed to safety, innovation, and building strong relationships with our employees, clients, and communities. Fowler expanded into Winter Operations in 2018 and currently successfully manages the Simcoe, Huntsville, and North Bay winter contracts through the MTO. We are excited to add the Sudbury contract to our team.
FOWLER CONSTRUCTION VALUES
People – We invest in our employees’ well-being, growth, and success.
Performance – We uphold excellence, professionalism, and hard work.
Community – We support local initiatives and foster strong connections.
Environment – We prioritize sustainability and responsible practices.
Key Responsibilities
Familiarize with performance requirements in the Contractor Directed Maintenance Contract (CDMC)
Patrol designated roads, make repairs and communicate to the area patrol supervisor all deficiencies and hazards.
Prepare and operate light and heavy maintenance equipment such as patrol trucks, crash trucks, loaders, plows, combinations/spreaders, tractors, weed eaters, lawn mowers, chainsaws, etc.
Maintain and update a patrol diary daily.
Identify and maintain the maintenance deficiencies list.
Monitor operations, including subcontracted work within the assigned patrol area.
Respond to Incidents within the patrol area (accidents, spills, etc.).
Ensure all roadways are clear of all debris in the patrol area.
Complete and monitor all required paperwork, daily/weekly/monthly reports as specified in the contract, including but not limited to: Driver Inspection documents, Hours of Service Log Sheets, Vehicle Circle Safety Checks, Winter Operations Records, Bare Pavement, ISPM, Material Usage, and other operational documents as required.
Monitor weather, dispatch winter maintenance equipment when required and monitor winter operations.
Initiate and review safety tailgate talks with staff at regular intervals to ensure awareness of safe operating policies and best practices.
Provide leadership to the team.
Respond to public complaints.
Organize work crews for miscellaneous road maintenance.
Assist in training and mentoring staff by utilizing OPSD standards and maintenance best practices, etc.
Perform required preventative and routine equipment maintenance, which includes but is not limited to:
Clean/wash the interior and exterior of equipment, check fluid levels, assist in changing plow blades, perform minor equipment repairs, grease equipment, and refuel equipment after use.
Promote cost-effective operations and staff collaboration, along with monitoring people power and equipment utilization for effectiveness and productivity.
Carry out all routine/non-routine highway maintenance activities, facility maintenance and yard maintenance as required; such as guide posts, sign installations, pothole filling, washout repairs, debris pick up, picnic site and layby, snow removal, maintenance, etc.
Position Requirements
Must have and maintain a valid DZ or equivalent driver’s license.
OTM Book 7 Training for traffic control is considered an asset.
Strong work ethic and the ability to lead and direct other staff.
Strong organizational skills with clear oral and written communication abilities.
Helpful, friendly and courteous with the public, regulatory agencies and peers.
Strong knowledge of highway maintenance.
Computer literate.
Strong organizational skills with clear oral and written communication abilities.
Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
Be physically able to meet all requirements and perform all highway maintenance and emergency assignments satisfactorily.
Experience in the operation of tools and equipment.
Ability to deal with changing priorities on a daily basis and multi-task oriented.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Mechanically inclined.
Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
Must be able to stand, lift 50 lbs, carry, bend, reach, and climb.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
100% Employer-paid premiums for medical and dental benefits
RRSP match pension plan
Company vehicle for business purposes
Company cellphone
Employee events, perks, and a collaborative work environment
Work Conditions
Indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
Flexible with work hours as there will be shiftwork, including weekends and nights. based on the assigned shift and or rotation.
Must be available to be on call regularly.
Join Our Team
Fowler is people-powered - we don't use AI in our recruitment process. This posting is for 3 vacancies (1 for Walden, 1 for Rock Lake, and 1 for Cartier) that require filling by October 15, 2026. Apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Fowler Construction, we truly value the diversity of our team and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone, including those who need accommodations. Questions regarding the collection of information or requests for accommodations during the hiring process should be directed to Human Resources at careers@fowler.ca.