Public Works Labourer

1 week ago

Lunenburg, Canada Town of Lunenburg Full time

Located on Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore, the town of Lunenburg is a diverse and vibrant community of +2300 year - round residents with numerous seasonal residents. Lunenburg is a coastal town offering a multitude of cultural and recreational opportunities, which supports a quality lifestyle and is within a short driving distance to Halifax and Stanfield International Airport.

Lunenburg maintains a diverse balance of initiatives that focus on community, environment and development providing quality municipal services to the community, is a priority. Lunenburg Town Council and Staff are committed to ensuring residents, business owners and visitors fully enjoy the best of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Town.

**The Public Works Labourer**: is responsible for maintenance of the Town’s infrastructure including but not limited to sewer and water systems, streets, sidewalks, parks, buildings, etc. under the direction of the Town Engineer, Municipal Engineer, and Public Works Lead Hand.

**Principal Responsibilities**:

- Primary function of the Labourer is to assist in the maintenance of the Town’s infrastructure including, but not limited to cemeteries, sewer and water systems, streets, sidewalks, parks, buildings, etc. and other general duties as assigned.
- Perform manual labour with or without work crews as directed.
- Assist with Town building maintenance and tasks as directed.
- Operate and maintain equipment and machinery in a safe manner in conformance with operating manuals, Town Policies, Provincial and Federal legislation and as otherwise directed.
- Represent the Town in an appropriate and respectful manner when dealing with the public, co-workers, etc.
- Respond to after-hours call outs when requested.
- Perform all other duties as requested from time to time.

**Requirements**:

- Valid Class 5 Drivers License with clean abstract is required.
- Valid Class 3 Drivers License with clean abstract an asset.
- Able to perform the essential active job duties from, time to time including but not limited to lifting, carrying, ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures working at outdoor and other venues, extended periods of standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, squatting, and reaching.
- Ladder work up to ten (10) feet and use of safety harness for higher scaffolding work requirements.
- Lifting, push/pulling, and carrying up to 50 lbs/22kg.
- Very good physical fitness and mobility, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, kneel, talk, hear, and move quickly to respond to needs of the task.
- Works near moving parts.
- Work is regularly performed in a combination of indoor and outdoor environments and is regularly exposed to hot, cold, wet etc. weather conditions, dust, odors, oil fumes and noise also requiring the use of PPE.
- Noise level in the work environment can be loud in plant facilities and other locations and relevant personnel protective equipment (PPE) is required.
- Requirement for over-time, call out essential work, necessitates living in the town of Lunenburg or within a half hour commuting distance from the Town.

PLease note there will be a 10% reduction of hourly rate during probationary period

**Salary**: $25.62 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Lunenburg, NS (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Lunenburg, NS: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-22

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