Labourer

**Job Position: Labourers - Two Full-Time - Roads Department**
Rate of Pay: $28.00/hour
Location: Beaverton Patrol Yard, B27305 Sideroad 17, Beaverton

The Township of Brock, having a population of 12,500 is primarily a rural municipality situated on the shores of Lake Simcoe and is home to three urban centers, Beaverton, Cannington, and Sunderland.
Reporting to and receiving direction from the Supervisor of Operations, the successful applicant(s) will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and service of Public Works Department vehicles and equipment and the performance of physical labour as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Operate small equipment (i.e. chainsaws, etc.) and other tools as required;
- Install signs, posts, mailboxes etc.
- Collect garbage and debris from roads, parking lots and public properties;
- Move furniture, picnic tables, and park benches as required;
- Undertake manual labour tasks including hand digging, raking, shoveling and lifting;
- Assist with storm sewer, catch basin, manhole, and asphalt repairs (ground preparation; digging, raking, tamping);
- Shoveling snow and de-icing walkways;
- Undertake flag person duties for road construction projects;
- Undertake plowing and sanding of sidewalks;
- Undertake plowing and sanding of municipal parking lots;
- Undertake routine road patrols on a rotating schedule, particularly during the winter season;
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

- Secondary school graduation diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent;
- Valid Ontario Driver’s Class G Licence with a clean abstract; an AZ/DZ endorsement is considered an asset;
- Experience in the operation of equipment (Kubota’s, pick-up trucks, tandems, etc.); experience in the operation of graders, backhoes and gradalls is considered an asset;
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends on a rotating on-call schedule;
- Ability to be called in on nights and weekends on short notice;
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
- Excellent written, oral communication and time management skills;
- Excellent customer service skills to deal effectively with the public, contractors and staff;
- Knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Knowledge of the requirements of the Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 7;
- Previous road maintenance experience within the municipal sector would be considered an asset.

Note: Practical testing will be a requirement.

Both are Full-Time, Permanent Positions. The Township of Brock offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a covering letter and resume addressing how the outlined qualifications are met, marked confidential, by no later than **4:00 p.m.** on **Wednesday, June 07, 2023**
to **Human Resources**

If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact **Human Resources**

We thank all applicants and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Township at 705-432-2355.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Beaverton, ON L0K 1A0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- roads: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- DZ Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-07