Infrastructure Truck Driver / Maintenance Labourer

Municipality of the County of Inverness; Strathlorne; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

La Municipalité du Comté d'Inverness recherche un Chauffeur de Camion & Ouvrier d'Entretien pour rejoindre son équipe des Travaux Publics. Ce poste nécessite la manutention de l'infrastructure municipale avec un fort accent sur la sécurité et le travail d'équipe. Les candidats doivent posséder un permis de conduire valide de classe 1 et être prêts à travailler dans diverses conditions climatiques.

Qualifications

• Permis de conduire valide de classe 1 requis.
• Expérience dans les systèmes d'eau usée et de route.
• Certificats de sécurité requis ou à obtenir.

Responsibilities

• Opérer des véhicules municipaux pour l'entretien des infrastructures.
• Effectuer des inspections préalables au voyage et maintenir des journaux.
• Répondre aux appels d'urgence et effectuer des travaux connexes.

Skills

Travail en équipe

Communication

Agilité

Education

Diplôme d'études secondaires ou GED

Formation postsecondaire dans un métier connexe

Job description

Department: Public Works
Reports To: Site Supervisor
Location: Strathlorne, NS
Position: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Municipality of the County of Inverness is seeking a dedicated and safety-consciousTruck Driver / Maintenance Labourerto join our Public Works team. This position involves the maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructure and requires physical effort, agility, and a strong commitment to teamwork and safety. The successful candidate must hold avalid Class 1 Driver’s License, (Class 3 will be considered)and be prepared to work in various weather conditions, travel to multiple sites, and respond to emergency situations outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operate municipal vehicles and equipment, including dump trucks, plow trucks, and trailers.
• Transport heavy equipment to and from worksites.
• Perform maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructure, including water/wastewater systems, sidewalks, manholes, and valves.
• Complete sidewalk snow removal (shoveling, plowing, salting).
• Assist with sewer and water hook-ups, shutoff repairs, and asphalt/sidewalk restoration.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections, maintain logs, and report vehicle maintenance needs.
• Set up traffic control devices and signage in accordance with safety standards.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, job assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the service bay and work areas.
• Support the Buildings and Grounds team as needed.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls and perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Experience in municipal sewer & water systems, road construction, and utility operations.
• Familiarity with Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act and the National Safety Code.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate records.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Post-Secondary training in a related trade would be considered an asset.
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract is required.
• Endorsement 15 (or willingness to obtain).
• Certificates (or willingness to obtain)
o Standard First Aid
o Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS)
o Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
o Working from Heights and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
o Traffic Control Person and Signer
o Confined Space Entry
o Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations

SAFETY:
• Ensure all policies and procedures set forth by the Municipality of the County of Inverness are always observed.
• Report all work situations which are suspected of being unhealthy or unsafe.
• Report any employee whose on-the-job performance or actions contravenes established safety procedures or work practices.
• Report all near-misses and incidents immediately.
• Report related injuries or property damage regardless of severity.
• Submit reports on accidents and other hazardous conditions discovered and promptly attend to all hazardous situations.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

At the Municipality of the County of Inverness, we are dedicated to building a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and communities to apply.