general labourer - public works

Valley Waste Resource Management; Kentville; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Kentville, Nova Scotia, is seeking a dedicated worker to clean and maintain public grounds, assist with equipment maintenance, and manage snow or ice control. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary range of CAD 48,289 to CAD 57,185 annually. The ideal candidate must have a secondary school graduation certificate and be able to work in demanding physical conditions.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Free parking available

Wellness program

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds.
• Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control.
• Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

• Salary 48,289 to 57,185 annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime available
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot
• Odours
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Traffic controlling

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
• Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
• Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demandingUp to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Wellness program

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.