public works labourer
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Labourer I
Posted on
September 06, 2024
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Employer details
City of White Rock
Job details
Labourer IEmployment Type: Regular Full Time - 40 HoursPay Grade: $33.06/hourlyHours of Work: 07:00 - 15:30Competition Number: 2024-50Closing Date: September 20, 2024 at 4:30pm The City of White Rock - where every wave of talent helps shape our City by the sea. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams. The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 22,000 citizens located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay and is known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community.OverviewIf you?re an individual with outstanding skills, work ethic, attention to safety, and exceptional customer service skills, we want to meet you! Reporting to the Manager of Public Works, you will perform a variety of labour tasks involving considerable physical effort performed in all types of weather conditions. Duties include construction and maintenance of roads, pavement, and asphalt installation; water, sanitary and storm sewer maintenance, pipe installation and repair; sign installation, performing cement work and concrete installation, including brick paver installation; operation of a variety of small equipment, hand tools, and performing routine equipment maintenance; performing maintenance inspections; and, truck driving. This position supports the solid waste division and may act as a relief driver for garbage, green waste and recycling collector roles. Working knowledge of the MMCD standards is an asset.QualificationsCompletion of Grade 12 supplemented with job-related experience including experience operating small equipment used in the performance of public works construction and maintenance duties, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; Considerable experience or training and knowledge of the hazards and proper safety precautions applicable to the work; Class 5 Driver?s license with Air Endorsement and proof of a safe and responsible driving record; Class 3 Driver's License or higher with Air Endorsement is an asset; Any additional Public Works related training, including Water Distribution Level I or Wastewater Collection Level I is considered an asset. Any level of Occupational First Aid (OFA) training is considered an asset. The incumbent will be required to obtain a minimum OFA Level 1 certification.RequirementsAbility to operate public works maintenance equipment including hand and power tools such as compressors, jackhammers, and cut-off saws and small and large power equipment; Ability to shovel, rake, and compact hot mix asphalt; Ability to repair potholes with cold mix; Ability to do final paving from large to small projects and knowledge in finishing cement, laying brick and cement block grouting and concrete making; Ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate excellent listening skills; Ability to deal tactfully with the public in a courteous, professional and effective manner; Ability to work cooperatively and amicably in a team environment with a safety first attitude; Working knowledge operating a de-watering pump is preferred; In roles where respiratory protection may be required, maintaining a clean shave is mandatory to ensure proper fitting and seal of the respirator against the face, complying with applicable Health and Safety Acts and Regulations.The City is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams and a more vibrant community starts with you! If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and res
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LocationWhite Rock, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$33.06HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#97765
Advertised until
2024-09-20
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