Labourer

Peterborough County; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An Ontario Upper-Tier Municipality is seeking a full-time Road Maintenance Crew Member to ensure safe roads year-round. Responsibilities include road repairs, snow plowing, and operating heavy machinery. Candidates should have a DZ license and experience in labor-intensive jobs. The position offers competitive benefits, including paid time off and pension enrollment.

Benefits

Paid time off

OMERS pension enrollment

Employee assistance program

Health, dental, and disability coverage

Qualifications

• Must have a DZ license or higher.
• Experience in construction, road maintenance, or related field.
• Comfortable operating equipment such as trucks and heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform road maintenance tasks year-round.
• Operate equipment for snow plowing and road repair.
• Conduct traffic control and maintenance activities.

Skills

DZ license or higher

Experience in labor-intensive jobs

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Customer service skills

Tools

Pickup trucks

Tandem trucks

Backhoes

Loaders

Forklifts

Chainsaws

Chippers

Job description

We're on the lookout for top-tier talent to join our upper-tier municipality! If you're ready to take your career to new heights, learn from some of the best local government experts, or are just interested in being a part of positive work culture, where opportunities for growth and career advancement exist - we want to hear from you!Seize the opportunity to contribute to a future that will leave a lasting impact for generations. Take action today by applying and join us in shaping tomorrow together!

Posting Details:

• Application Deadline: July 21, 2025 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Position Status:Full-time Permanent
• Estimated Start Date:August2025
• Openings:1 vacancy
• Hourly Rate:$30.87 - $31.12 per hour(effective October 1, 2024)
• Hours per Week:40hours per week.Monday-Thursday with Fridays off during the summer season.
• Position Location:Douro, Ontario.
• Position Group:Unionized, CUPE 1306
• Competition #:1306-25-11

What does the job look like?

As a Road Maintenance Crew Member, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring safe roads year-round by performing essential tasks to maintain and enhance road infrastructure. You'll be responsible for road maintenance tasks such as spring clean-up of our roads, bridges, as well as road repairs such aspotholepatching,replacing signs, and guard rails. While performing Labourer duties, you'll be responsible for safely operating our pick-up trucks and heavy equipment, along with operating our snow plows during the winter season.

• Road& RoadsideMaintenance:You will perform activities such as traffic control (flagging), pothole patching, weed whacking,brushing, ditching, shouldering, sign repairs, washout repairs,guide rail repairs, andsnow plowing.

In accordance with County Policy, a Police Record Check that is acceptable to the County will be required as a condition of employment.

Selection Process:Get ready to showcase your skills! The selection process is expected to take place induring the week of July 28, 2025.Keep a close eye on your email to ensure you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.

This job is for you if…

• Our non-negotiables:You have a DZ license or higher.
• Experience:You have experience working in labour intensive jobs such as construction, road maintenance, property maintenance, or a related field. You are comfortable operating equipment such as pickup trucks,tandem trucks,backhoes,loaders,forklifts,chainsaws,andchippers. Previous experience with snow removal, traffic control and flagging would be considered an asset.
• Skills: You thrive working outside in all weather conditions. You excel when working as part of a team and know the value of a customer-based approach when communicating with members of the public.
• Community:You take pride in serving a community that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector.
• Perks: You value working as part of a team that providestraining and opportunities to grow in your position. You enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working outdoors, and tackling various weatherconditions is second nature to you. You are excited about the idea that your “office view” will change week-to-week as you explore new areas of Peterborough County!
• Benefits:You want to work for an organization that offers paid time off, OMERS pension enrollment, access to an employee assistance program, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, disability coverage and life insurance.
• Culture:You thrive in a collaborative team environment with a focus on growth and professional development opportunities. Wellness in the workplace is important to you, and you enjoy attending events, lunch-and-learns and more!

Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace!

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection. Any queries should be directed to People Services.

If you require this information in an accessible format or would like a copy of the full job description, pleasecontact the People Services Departmentat [e-mail]. Candidates invited to participate in the selection process will be provided a full copy of the job description.