Skilled Labourer - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Regular Full-Time Skilled Labourer - Roads
Posting Number:004702

Department:
Community Operations Services Department
Branch:Operations Roads

Location:
Consolidated Operations Depot

Posting Start Date:2024/03/01
Posting End Date:2024/03/13 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:
CUPE 250
Salary Grade:05-$ $33.87
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
:40.00 Shift Work Required**:Yes

Reporting to the Manager, Road Operations under the direction of the Supervisor, Roads Maintenance and/or Working Foreman/woman, Lead Hand, perform semi-skilled trade and general labour duties.

Responsibilities

Perform various semiskilled trade activities, some of which may include asphalt raking, concrete finishing, pipe laying, form work, rough carpentry, bridge and gabion repairs, brick and block laying and sewer work
Operate maintenance vehicles, equipment and tools such as tractors, excavation equipment, combination plow spreader, trucks of various sizes and sidewalk plow machines
Perform traffic control on roadways and work projects
Work in accordance with the City of Oshawa's Safe Work Standards and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
Perform various duties related to Summer and Winter Control/Call Board activities
Perform various general labouring activities
The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT)
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Demonstrated ability in concrete finishing and asphalt raking
Previous experience in road and sewer construction and excavating
Capable and willing to train and pass testing for internal licensing on Grade 2 equipment or higher, at the City's convenience and in accordance with seniority, based on operational requirements
Physically fit and able to perform strenuous work such as climbing, lifting and moving heavy items (80 lbs./approx. 36 kgs.), involving considerable effort, and capable of performing the work assigned in a safe manner
Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, which deal with routine and standardized situations. Able to complete form and records relevant to the job
Good interpersonal skills; common sense and courtesy to deal with the general public and to discuss routine information with colleagues
Willingness to accept responsibility and ability to work alone or with minimum supervision
Personal qualities of reliability and cooperation. Sound judgment and initiative relating to the need for attendance to matters outside normal working hours, like winter and summer callouts
The job requires you to work scheduled evening and night shifts in accordance with Article 11.05(c) of the CUPE Local #250 Collective Agreement
Possess or capable of obtaining, within the probationary period, a valid Ontario Class "DZ" Driver's License, and able to pass the Corporation's tests for motor vehicle operation
Must serve on the Operations Summer and Winter Call Board and successfully complete all required training necessary to meet operational requirements
The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. _
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