| Job Description | Reporting to the Supervisor, Roads and Services, the Labourer position assists in maintaining the Town’s infrastructure. This position is a unionized position under CUPE Local 4960.
The primary responsibilities for this position include (but not limited to) the following:
• Storm water and drainage facilities (storm sewers, storm water management ponds, culverts, ditches, etc.).
• Municipal cemeteries (ground maintenance, opening and closing of graves).
• Signage (street names, traffic).
• Operate small equipment and other tools.
• Operate and maintain equipment and machinery (articulating municipal tractor, loader, backhoe, tractor, dump/sand/plow trucks, etc.).
• Operate winter maintenance equipment for road and sidewalk snow plowing, sanding, salting, and snow removal.
• Roadway (road surface, sidewalks, boulevards, curbs, lighting).
• Manual labour
• Data entry, record keeping and complete reports as necessary.
• Work in conjunction with various departments and ministries.
• Assist in addressing public inquiries, concerns, requests and complaints, as required.
• Protect the health and health of themselves and others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, and attend all relevant
training/seminars regarding occupational health and safety.
• Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The successful candidate will have as a minimum the following qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent post secondary education.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment and machinery (minimum one year).
• Possess and maintain a class “D” Ontario Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement.
• Knowledge of practices and methods applicable to civil construction and construction materials and their use.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety requirements of the job.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and WHMIS.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment including articulating municipal tractor, backhoe, loader, dump truck, etc.
• Must be physically fit and capable of performing heavy physical labour at various job locations.
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes to a call out when on standby
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to follow specific instructions.
• Willingness to participate in the continuous development of skills and knowledge related to the industry and successfully complete all training associated with
the position on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
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