Labourer- Water

Labourer - Water

Temporary Full-Time (March 02 – September 02, 2026)

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Why work with us?

Our growing community, identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada, located about an hour north of Toronto, offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive, public environment. 

What we promise:

• Competitive salaries
• Optional OMERS pension plan
• Free membership at town recreation centres

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Operations - Water or Senior Operator - Water, this position will carry out general labourer duties and heavy equipment operation associated with Water operations. Assists with the Towns watermain flushing, watermain break repairs and rehabilitation programs. Assists other departments such as Wastewater and Roads as required.

How you contribute to our organization:

• Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, tandem trucks, vacuum trucks etc. within Water and Wastewater operations.
• Assist with water metering operations as required.
• Perform operational assistance activities associated with watermain flushing.
• Assist with watermain valve repairs, curb stop repairs, chambered valves using proper confined space entry techniques.
• Repair/replace water service connections and sewer service connections as required.
• Act as traffic controller during works on municipal roads.
• Perform general maintenance when required such as painting, cleaning, restoration works on hydrants and small repairs.
• Maintain property including grass cutting and snow removal as required.
• Assist with the operational maintenance works such as hydrant maintenance etc.
• Complete time sheets, circle checks, CVOR drivers log book where applicable, work orders, operational preventive maintenance activities, inspection reports and accident reports.
• Responsible for proper usage and maintenance of heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, hand tools, power tools, mowers, vacuum truck etc.
• Work in compliance with the OHSA, Corporate Health and Safety Policy and all other corporate policies, procedures and operational guidelines.

What you bring to the team:

• Requires a secondary school diploma.
• Must have a Class G driver's licence, and the ability to submit a clean driver's abstract upon hire. Class DZ preferred.
• OIT in Water Distribution and Treatment preferred.
• Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Shoring, Fall Arrest and Book 7 would be an asset.
• Must have valid Standard First Aid with CPR-C, or the ability to obtain within a month of hire.
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.
• Requires 1-2 years of experience working with heavy equipment, preferably in a Public Works environment.
• Proficient with computers to enter electronic timesheets and navigate an electronic work order system (CityWorks). 

Salary: $ $30.17, plus 4% vacation pay and optional enrolment in OMERS pension plan 

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Location: McKelvey Reservoir th Sideroad, Beeton

Start Date: March 2, 2026

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials (high school diploma, training, etc) by February 1st. 

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act. 

The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.