Summer Student Roads - Kenilworth, Canada - CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

Verified Company

Kenilworth, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The General Labourer will work under the daily supervision of a Roads Supervisor (and from time-to-time the supervision of the Roads Superintendent) and carries out a variety of works operations necessary for maintaining roads and other publicly owned infrastructure and property in a condition safe for public use.

Core Responsibilities:

Road Work:

Roadside maintenance (cold mix/hot mix repairs, patching, sweeping, shoulder regravelling and dragging, washout repairs, grass trimming etc.);
Tree removal and planting;
Maintain culverts and ditches;
Bridge maintenance (replacing railings, painting);
Maintain sidewalks and parking areas.
Carries out construction work such as the installation of sidewalks including forming, pouring and cement finishing;
Maintains safety devices on roads including sign installation and maintenance, guide post repair, etc.

Parks, Cemeteries and Property Maintenance:

Tree trimming, grass cutting and planting/maintaining flower beds and landscaping;
Repair and maintain fences, signs, roadways and buildings at cemeteries;
Burials;

Yard Maintenance:

Maintenance on facilities, equipment and supplies at assigned Yard;
Painting and other routine building repairs (carpentry and plumbing);
Maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment;
Other duties as assigned.
Working towards a postsecondary diploma/degree or equivalent experience, with training or experience relating to construction and/or work with municipal infrastructure (roads, water and sewer) preferred.
Ability to respond to the public in a respectful and tactful manner.
Team Player.
Mechanical Skills.

Safety Training

Health & Safety, WHMIS, First Aid & CPR a plus.

Preferred:

Preference will be given to students enrolled in a Horticulture Technician program, Horticultural Science, Landscape Architecture, Engineering Environmental Studies, Municipal Maintenance Operations or related discipline
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Wellington North is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities will be provided, upon request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Personal information in relation to the recruitment and hiring process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._