Labourer (Up to 10) - 23-u083 - Langley, Canada - Township of Langley

Township of Langley

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Langley, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Join a "Community of Communities" - the Township of Langley, home to approximately 150,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty.

A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, municipal pension plan, employee wellness programs and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to ten temporary full-time Labourers (from approx. August 8, 2023 to December 22, 2023) to join our team of professionals in the Engineering Division, Roads Operations Department.

Reporting to the Roads Operations Manager, in this unionized position you will perform a variety of manual work requiring physical effort and agility in the operations of semi-skilled and unskilled construction/maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance and construction of roads operations and municipal infrastructure
Act as a pad-person for backhoes and a grade-person in construction of sidewalks, trenches and roads operations
Break blacktop and concrete surfaces using pneumatic hammer and compressor accessories
Operate motorized compacting machines in backfilling and grading work and perform more complex work as required
Carry out landscaping, planting and vegetation duties and install traffic signs/road markings on municipal streets
Drive a vehicle to transport materials and tools to job sites
Perform related work as required

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 with some experience in construction and maintenance or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Sound knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work Skill in the use of a variety of tools used in general maintenance and construction work
Sound knowledge of the functions of roads operations and of the established procedures governing the work
Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and simple written instructions
Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual work outdoors in all weather
Valid BC Class 3 Driver's License (full-privilege) with Air brake Endorsement is considered an asset

The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $31.98 per hour (2023 rates), plus 13.5% in lieu of benefits.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit to apply.

Internal closing date for this competition: June 14, 2023

External closing date for this competition: June 20, 2023