Labourer - Winter Control (Up to 5)
Position Summary
*Note - Pay Rates are based on 2023 Rates*
THE HOURS FOR THIS SEASONAL POSITION MAXIMIZE AT 40 HOURS PER WEEK DURING PEAK PERIODS DECEMBER 1 - MARCH 31 FOR SNOW REMOVAL AND WINTER CONTROL
PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSES
*Bring your resume and driver's license for on-the-spot interview!
DATES:
Thursday October 24, 2024
Session 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Session 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
LOCATION: 701 Division Street, Kingston, ON
Operate sidewalk plows to clear and sand sidewalks, walkways and pathways
Required to hand shovel (ex. Stairs, walkways, building entrances)
Required to trim brush
Operate light vehicle plow (1 ton) to clear turning lanes, parking lots, laneways and dead ends
Responsible to clear catch basins
Responsible to patch and repair pot holes
Participate in seasonal parks maintenance
Haul snow and/or sand
Build and take down outdoor skating rinks, assist with making ice and flooding as required
Responsible for garbage collection, litter picking and illegal dumping clean-up
Perform labour related tasks, such as flower bed preparation (i.e. roto-tilling, shoveling, edging), watering flower beds, vegetation removal/ disposal, as well as similar labour and material handling tasks
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Competencies
**This position receives 4% in lieu of vacation + 13% in lieu of all benefits in addition to hourly rate of pay**
High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience driving and/or operating heavy construction equipment, and/or working as a labourer on and around heavy equipment on construction sites
Must have knowledge and training in Traffic Control and Occupational Health and Safety Act
Must possess a valid G Ontario drivers licence with a satisfactory driver's abstract; DZ licence is an asset
Must demonstrate corporate competencies of Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity and Teamwork.
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Able to perform the essential duties of the job
Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions and perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner
Must be willing to work any and/or all shifts
Proof of immunity to Tetanus and Hepatitis B may be required
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check