Job Description

1 month ago

Colwood, Canada City of Colwood Full time

**CITY OF COLWOOD**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**TITLE: LABOURER II ROADS & UTILITIES**
**DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS**
**POSITION TYPE: UNION POSITION**
**PAY GRADE: PAY GRADE 3**
**LAST UPDATED: FEBRUARY 2024
**NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK**

This is manual work entailing considerable physical effort in a variety of construction and maintenance
tasks; training and/or previous experience is required. This position reports to the Manager of Roads &
Utilities and is under the direct supervision of both the Supervisors of Roads & Utilities. Except for routine
duties, a supervisor will issue detailed instructions, monitor work progress, and do inspections upon
completion.

**TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Performs a wide variety of manual tasks in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City of

Colwood infrastructure.
- Tasks include but are not limited to maintenance and construction of roads, sewers, storm

drains, sidewalks, and curbs.
- Hauls materials, supplies and/or equipment including loading and unloading.
- Acts as a traffic control person and directs traffic.
- Clears culverts and ditches.
- Repairs leaks, installs pipe and service connections.
- Performs minor inspection and maintenance on equipment and tools.
- Performs inspections on sanitary and drain infrastructure as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
- Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to permit performance of heavy manual

work in all types of weather.
- Competency in roadworks grading and paving an asset.
- Competency in concrete works an asset.
- Competency in underground utilities and excavations an asset.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, and members of
- the public.- Knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and City of Colwood Safe Work Procedures pertaining to

Public Works

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- Demonstrated proficiency in the core competencies of:

- Adaptability: Willingness to be flexible in a changing environment.
- Relationship Building: Establish and maintain respectful and cooperative working
- relationships.
- Effective communication: Communicate effectively with others.
- Problem Solving: Recognize and act to resolve problems.
- Organization: Organize the work so that others will understand and will be able to achieve
- the City’s goals as communicated by senior staff.
- Customer Focus: Provide excellent service to both internal and external customers.

**MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
- Minimum two (2) years experience directly related to the work to be performed.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools including compactors and other
- similar equipment.- Demonstrated knowledge in the construction and maintenance practices of roads and
- sidewalks.- Demonstrated knowledge in the construction and maintenance practices of sanitary and drain
- networks.- Technical training in wastewater maintenance is a strong asset.
- OFA level 1 is an asset.

**REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS**

1. Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
2. Possession of a valid B.C. Driver’s License, minimum Class 5, with air brake endorsement
3. Possession of a valid Traffic Control Person Certificate

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