Labourer – Works

Job Particulars:
Momentary Full Time (CUPE 136T)

Posting Standing:
Open to all present City of Oakville workers and exterior candidates

Length:
8 positions out there for a 6 month seasonal contract, beginning October twenty third or October thirtieth.

Closing Date:
Functions for this place have to be obtained at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on September 29, 2023.

Consideration could also be given to candidates who at the moment don’t possess a DZ license if a completely certified candidate shouldn’t be out there within the applicant pool. A profitable applicant with out the pre-requisite certification shall be compensated on the Works Operations – Winter Labourer Band 1 fee of $26.51.

Job Duties:
Works Labourers are chargeable for the secure operation, upkeep and repair of Roads and Works gear, and the efficiency of bodily labour as required. Capabilities carried out on this place are in accordance with established procedures and practices. Work is checked and reviewed as effectively. This place may also:

Decide up particles and litter from roadsides, creeks, parking tons, and so forth.

Hand dig and again fill the place needed for storm sewer, catch basin and manhole repairs and help within the placement of pipe, manholes and catch basins

Put together floor by hand digging, raking and laying sod

Accumulate leaves, limbs and brush; rake and clear up areas

Hand shovel sizzling/chilly asphalt; tough rake; sweep and clear up for asphalt restore

Shovel snow and salt walkways as required

Implement site visitors management plan and act as a flag particular person on roadways

Help within the upkeep and seasonal conversion of kit

Function decide up vans, sidewalk snow clearing machines and different small gear and instruments as required

Patrol roads, function vans, small gear and instruments as required

Keep automobiles and gear in a clear, tidy situation, making common inspections, reporting defects, and so forth. in a prescribed method

Will likely be required to work a hard and fast or rotating shift in the course of the winter season and probably be required to work weekend and vacation shifts. Candidates could also be required to work shifts resembling 5am to 1:30pm, 1:30pm to 10pm, or 12 hour shifts from 5am/pm to 5pm/am.

Can also be assigned intervals of stand-by/on-call duties for overnights, weekends and holidays

Apply security precautions and procedures within the efficiency of duties in accordance with the Occupational Well being and Security Act and insurance policies of the City of Oakville

Carry out different duties as assigned.

{Qualifications}:
Minimal of Grade 12 schooling or acceptable equal in schooling and expertise.

Earlier associated expertise in roads and works or parks upkeep and associated gear.

The profitable candidate should maintain and supply a duplicate of a legitimate and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimal (customary and automated transmission) with a driving report that demonstrates accountable and secure driving behaviour. Observe: Candidates with 6 or extra factors are ineligible for consideration. The profitable applicant, who’s a brand new rent, shall be required to supply the Company with a present drivers summary (no older than 30 days) and cross a City administered highway check previous to assuming the place.

Should possess an understanding of the Freeway Site visitors Act and data of the Occupational Well being and Security Act

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, efficient communication, each oral and written, customer support and downside fixing abilities.

Proficient time administration abilities and adaptability in adjusting between a wide range of duties.

Potential to work with minimal supervision and as a part of a workforce.

Choice shall be given to candidates having a minimal of 1 years’ earlier expertise with machines and gear used which incorporates: vans, vans, tractors, loaders, mowing gear, small hand gear.

Have to be keen to work a 40-hour workweek in various climate circumstances and be out there for shift work as required. Could also be required to work a rotating shift, together with weekends.

DATED: September 6, 2023

This job profile displays the overall necessities essential to carry out the principal capabilities of the job. This doesn’t embody the entire work necessities of the job. Candidates are required to display via their software and within the interview & choice course of that their {qualifications} match these specified. The minimal threshold rating for the testing, sensible evaluation and interview elements of the recruitment course of is 70%.

We thank all candidates and advise that solely these chosen for an interview shall be contacted.