Public Works Student

2 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada The Corporation of Loyalist Township Full time

***:
**EDUCATION SKILLS, TRAINING**:

- Currently enrolled in a full-time post secondary education program preferably in a civil engineering related program and planning to return in the Fall of 2023.
- A valid class “G2” driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s record is required
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Motivated, demonstrate initiative, and ability to work independently with minimum direction
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions as required
- Knowledge of risks or hazards that may exist within a job site
- Experience operating small equipment and a variety of hand tools
- Experience shooting grade, conducting site surveys and using AutoCad and Civil 3D would be considered an asset

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**:

- Provide labour for various road maintenance activities.
- Carry out all necessary equipment maintenance and adjustments while keeping the equipment in a safe, clean and tidy condition, and perform daily circle checks and report defects and, if necessary, undertake small repairs in a prescribed manner.
- Remove and/or flag obstacles hazardous to employees or the public or that interfere with the safe operation of vehicles or equipment, and duly note and report such conditions to Supervisor.
- Pick up garbage, brush, fallen tree branches, etc. as necessary.
- Cut grass and perform weed trimming.
- Responsible as an employee for health and safety, including working safely within requirements of legislation and policies, reporting hazards, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Support the Technical student with inspections, record keeping, and other engineering tasks as assigned

**WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**:
Internal

Daily communication with Township employees

External

Occasional interaction with Township residents, contractors, and visitors

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
Hours of work, 6:00 - 4:30 Monday to Thursday

Frequent and regular outdoor work in various and changing weather conditions that include but is not limited to rain, hot and cool temperatures, and wind.

Ability to work additional hours beyond the normal working day.

May be operating equipment for long periods (3-4 hours) without a break

Frequent moderate physical exertion and occasional heavy physical exertion, including lifting, digging, shoveling, raking and climbing ladders

Work may include locations with exposure to sensory elements including waste materials and smells.
- The job description reflects the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and should not be construed to describe in detail all duties and responsibilities of the job._

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