Overview
Public Works Full Time Labourer Jobs in Canada at Township of Douro-Dummer
POSITION TITLE: Labourer
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
REPORTS TO: Manager of Public Works
DATE REVISED: March 2024
POSITION SUMMARY
To provide a variety of maintenance and construction services to Township roads, closed waste sites, parks, transfer station and municipal facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs the tasks of cutting grass, roadside brushing, grass mowing, patching roads, sign repair, sweeping sidewalks, roads and intersections and other maintenance duties as may be assigned.
Loads and unloads supplies and materials to be used at job locations.
Fells trees ensuring employee and public safety, utilizing chain saw and other equipment.
Assists in cleaning and general maintenance of municipal equipment and facilities, and reports any malfunctions or deficiencies.
Removes bottles, refuse, dead animals and other debris from roads.
Clears debris from beaver dams blocking culverts to prevent potential flooding.
Acts as traffic control person, directing traffic through job sites.
Operates trucks and other municipal equipment to assist in various road maintenance and construction activities.
Assists with general maintenance of municipal facilities, closed landfill sites, parks, and transfer station.
Responsible to adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Township Health and Safety Policy.
Maintains good road conditions during winter months by sanding and salting of roads or sidewalks, snow plowing and shoveling as required.
Will be required to respond to emergency situations as they arise.
May be required to carry out waste management duties as required.
Other duties as assigned.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Manager of Public Works
Lead Hand and Co-Workers
External: General Public
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 12 education or equivalent.
1-year previous experience in a construction or Labourer position.
A knowledge of road construction, maintenance activities and safety procedures.
Valid Class “D” driver’s license with “Z” endorsement with a clean driver’s abstract.
Understanding of Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 – Traffic Protection.
Ability to use tablets, mobile devices.
Ability to complete Load securement training.
Understanding of MTO/CVOR legislation and requirements.
Ability to obtain Chainsaw Operator Safety Certificate and Propane Safety Certificate.
Ability to complete flagman training.
Ability to lift up to 22 kg/50 lbs.
Experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
Ability to complete WHMIS and Accessible Customer Service Training
Current First Aid Certification.
Ability to obtain Surface Minor Common Core certificate.
Successful Criminal Record Check.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Good communication skills, proven ability to listen and correspond with the public and effectively communicate with supervisor and co-workers with tact and courtesy.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, including the ability to remain calm in encountering minor conflicts or complaints professionally and respectfully.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other Municipal employees.
Expected to use a high level of initiative and judgment and to work with limited supervision once tasks have been defined.
Ability to work extended hours as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to normal equipment depot environment.
Exposure to hazards and inclement weather conditions.
The incumbent may be required to work unusual hours in order to handle emergency and poor weather conditions.
Appropriate personal protective equipment required.
Labour intensive and physically demanding; lifting, carrying, kneeling, climbing, balancing.
Please note: The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a conclusive description of all work required in the position. This job description may
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.35 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 3A0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Secondary School (required)
Experience:
Heavy lifting: 1 year (required)
Customer service: 1 year (required)
previous construction labourer: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
WHMIS Certification (required)
Class G Ontario driver’s license (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-05-28
Title: Public Works Full Time Labourer
Company: Township of Douro-Dummer
Location: Canada
