Skilled Labourer

To be considered, applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:

- Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions and be physically fit.
- Class DZ Ontario Driver’s License in good standing is an asset.
- Experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment is an asset.
- Training with MTO Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation is an asset.
- Must have or willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR training.

**Duties**:
1. Performs various manual labour duties such as, but not limited to:
a) Works on the asphalt crew:

- sets up traffic control,
- assist in performing crack sealing activities
- shovel and rakes asphalt,
- operates asphalt roller, paver, tack coat sprayer and mini recycler
- sweeps up loose asphalt,
- operates self-propelled road saw

b) Works on the concrete crew:

- sets up traffic control measures,
- follows safe excavation practices for the removal of existing concrete
- construct and install wooden concrete forms,
- shovels gravel, places and finishes concrete
- operates self-propelled road saw

c) Assists Vactor Truck Operator with routine flushing and cleaning catchbasins.
d) Works on the sewer crew
- performs sewer repairs to sanitary and storm sewer systems
- follows safe excavation practices
- sets up traffic control measures
- set pipes to grade and backfills trenches using proper construction techniques

e) Repairs manholes and catch basins:

- enters manholes using safety equipment and following confined space entry procedure,
- follows safe excavation practices
- sets frame and grates to grade
- sets up traffic control measures

f) Clears debris from roadways:

- operates wood chipper,
- operates chain saw,

g) Operates a trackless with various attachments such as the leaf loader, snow blower, sidewalk plow, boom flail mower, front flail mower, salter, sweeper, etc.
h) Operates the tow motor
i) Drives a single axle or tandem axle dump truck to haul materials to various job sites
j) Applies cold patch to roads needing repairs and reports work completed to the Supervisor.
k) Performs winter control duties, such as but not inclusive of:

- shovels snow from City property’s and walkways.
- Operates snow plow/underbody plow on a route while following standard operating procedures,
- Operates a salt truck on a route while following standard operating procedures
- Operates a trackless on a route

l) Works at the Bulk Item and HHW Depot
- Assists and directs members of the public to the appropriate locations for waste disposal
- Answers questions related to waste management
- Safely handles and prepares Household Hazardous Waste for safe storage and shipping
- Keeps the site clean and maintained

2. Oversees/supervises the work of contract recyclers on a recycling route.
3. Performs traffic maintenance duties
- Set up traffic control measures
- Fix or replace traffic signs
- Paint pavement markings

4. Performs other duties as required, such as, but not inclusive of:

- acts as a mechanics helper,
- paints and cleans equipment
- washing, fueling and general equipment maintenance
- Perform annual sewer inspections
- Perform annual sign inspections

5. Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
6. Works under close supervision.

Rate of pay is Level 3 - $28.99 per hour as per Schedule “A” of the Collective Agreement. Hours of work will be assigned and may include evening and Saturday shifts.

**The City of Woodstock is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.