Operator/labourer (Winter Seasonal Contract)

Responsible for year-round operations and maintenance of municipal assets and infrastructure system. This also includes maintenance of municipal owned properties, equipment, fleet and buildings.

The position will offer 40 hours per week, with varying shifts including weekends.

The duration of the contract is from November to April.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES**

**a)Winter Maintenance**
- Snow plowing, sanding and salting of municipal streets, sidewalks,parking lots and trail system.
- General maintenance of municipal fleet and equipment. ie; greasingequipment, washing, and cleaning.
- Maintenance and clearing of storm drains, catch basins, curbs throughfreeze thaw cycles.
- Energetic and positive attitude while working in stressful publicsituations and poor weather conditions.
- Routine maintenance to outdoor rinks

**b)Spring/Summer Maintenance**
- Performs repairs and maintenance to municipal parks, park equipment,irrigation systems, clean and repair park facilities.
- Asphalt cold patch repair and patching.
- Maintain all municipal recreational fields, open spaces, and gardens.
- Line painting.
- Municipal tree cutting and removal.
- Municipal playground inspections.

**c)Fall Maintenance**
- Snow fence installation.
- Remove, service and store seasonal equipment.
- Winterize town facilities.
- Prepare snow removal equipment and install plows on designatedtrucks.

**d)Other Duties**
- Installation and maintenance of safety devices and road signs.
- Maintenance of culverts roadsides and roadways.
- Cemetery site preparation for burials and assist with burial events asrequired.
- Install and remove seasonal decorations and banners as required atMunicipal facilities and streetlights.
- Prepare municipal sites for public events.
- Respond to emergency services for road closures, accident assistance,etc.
- Participate in annual fall leaf cleanup program.
- Available for rotational emergency, on-call, and after-hours response toquickly assess and coordinate emergency incidents.
- Debris, litter, and deceased animal removal on all municipal property,including but not limited to streets, sidewalks and parks as part ofpatrol.
- Ability to perform labour intensive tasks including ability to lift up to 50lbs (23 kg).
- Work in a safe manor in compliance with the Occupational Health andSafety Act, applicable legislation, and departmentalpolicies/procedures/practices and operational guidelines.
- Participate in regular municipal training as required.
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager, Director ordesignate.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Ability to provide a clean criminal and vulnerable sector check.
- Completion of grade 12 or equivalent
- Class AZ or DZ driver’s license in good standing
- Minimum of one-year related experience.
- Experience with snow removal and/or heavy equipment operation.
- Experience with other related equipment (i.e., brush chippers, chainsaws, small hand tools, etc.).Experience using push mowers, riding lawn mowers, large tractors with under carriage mower decks and weed trimmers.
- Perform daily logbook entry and record keeping.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, The Highway Traffic Act, OTM Book 7 for proper setup of Traffic Control Devices and Regulation 239/02, minimum maintenance standards for Municipal Highways.
- Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification is considered an asset.
- First Aid & CPR training would be an asset.

**SKILLS**
- Good organization and task scheduling skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills while working in stressful public situations.
- Proficiency in operation of heavy machinery and equipment.
- Ability to operate effectively as a member of a work crew, however able to work independently with mínimal supervision while on assignment.
- Ability to maintain tact and discretion, dignity and respect in handling matters of a confidential or highly sensitive nature and to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong understanding of operating procedures and health and safety rules.

**Working Conditions**:

- Working hours are 40 hours per week.
- Must provide your own CSA approved safety footwear.
- Physical demands require standing, walking, climbing, sitting, pulling, pushing, and lifting of equipment or products as required.
- Working conditions include an outdoor environment with exposure to inclement weather.
- Working conditions may include handling of cleaning chemicals and exposure to chemical cleaning products, cleanup of product(s) with odours or unpleasant smells and noise.
- Ability to work overtime as assigned.

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $29.15-$34.29 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you available for an in-person interview on October 18th?
- Please