Roads Laborer - Alliston, Canada - Town of New Tecumseth

Town of New Tecumseth
Town of New Tecumseth
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Alliston, Canada

4 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Reporting to the Supervisor, Operations - Roads, this position performs all aspects of work related to the servicing, maintenance and inspection of the Towns' right of ways in both urban and rural settings including but not limited to roads, sidewalks, traffic control devices, ditches, culverts, bridges, storm sewers, street trees, streetlights, and works yards.

Under the direction of the immediate Supervisor or Senior Operator the Roads Labourer carries out all duties using appropriate equipment effectively and in a manner that will ensure the safety of self, co-workers and the general public.


Responsibilities:

Safely operates and maintains all applicable equipment. Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment in a clean and tidy condition; performs daily inspections of same.


Records deficiencies in the Vehicle Inspection Report which is then submitted to the Senior Operator or Supervisor for forwarding to the Fleet Division.

Keeps all documents up to date in accordance with MTO and Town requirements; Makes minor running repairs to equipment while on the job.

Mainly performs sidewalk maintenance operations using "Litter Vac" during spring, summer, fall seasons,

Mainly operates sidewalk machine for plowing and salting, blowing snow or sweeping as required during winter season.


Assists with installation of temporary traffic control devices such as lane and road closures, detours, flagging and all other required work zone safety requirements as per the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7.

May be required to act as a traffic control person via flagging or operation of other traffic control devices.


Assists with repairs and maintenance of road networks including hard surfaces (asphalt/ concrete) and gravel surfaces in an urban and rural environment, including but not limited to cold patching, saw cut and asphalt removals, tack coating, and hot laid asphalt paving.


Assists in maintaining ditches including, but not limited to, removal of sediment, debris, and garbage from roadside ditches, ensuring proper elevations and depth of ditches and culverts.

Assists with site restorations, including raking of topsoil, grass seed and possibility of laying sod.

Assists with installation of erosion control measures as required.

Assists in repairs and maintenance of pedestrian walkways, sidewalks and interlocking stones. Prepares and forms sidewalks and curbs and installs or repairs interlocking stone.


Qualifications:

Requires successful completion of high school diploma.


Requires a valid Class G (or higher) driver's licence, and the ability to submit a clean driver's abstract upon hire.

Requires Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification (or the ability to obtain within a month of hire).

1-2 years of experience in a similar position would be an asset.


Must be competent and have a sound knowledge in the operation of all assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Be familiar with grass trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, etc.

Experience with sidewalk machines, litter-vacs and other small utility sized equipment is an asset.

Must demonstrate sound knowledge of maintenance and construction practices as well as construction equipment and vehicles.

Understanding of the Minimum Maintenance Standards under the Municipal Act would be an asset.


Salary:
$ $28.16, plus 4% vacation pay and optional enrolment in OMERS pension plan


Hours: 40 hours per week


Location:
Depot th Line, Alliston


Start Date:
October 30, 2023


To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials (high school diploma, training, etc) by September 7th.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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