Roads Labourer 1

Red Deer; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Red Deer is hiring a Roads Labourer 1 for a seasonal full-time role, performing road and sidewalk construction, maintenance and repair, and some equipment operation. Responsibilities include paving, pothole repairs, line painting, graffiti removal, and traffic control in coordination with the Supervisor.

The ideal candidate will have a Grade 8 education, a valid Alberta driver’s license, and the ability to perform physically demanding labour in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 8 required.
• Valid Alberta Driver's License with no more than 5 demerits; Class 3 with Q endorsement preferred.
• Heavy equipment operator experience is an asset.
• Ability to operate various small equipment and hand tools.
• Teamwork and safety awareness in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with road and sidewalk construction and repair work.
• Load, unload, and prepare materials and equipment.
• Operate small construction equipment as required.
• Maintain clean and safe work sites; follow safety procedures.

Skills

General labour

Heavy equipment

Driver's license

Education

Grade 8 or equivalent

Tools

Class 3 with Q endorsement

Job description

About Red Deer:

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government:

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for for Roads Labourer 1 to fill a seasonal position. The Roads Labourer 1 performs various labouring duties in the area of roads and sidewalk construction, maintenance and repair activities; as well as some equipment operating. This includes such things as sidewalk/curb construction, laying asphalt, pothole repairs, graffiti removal, line painting, street sweeping operations, crack filling, setting up road closures/traffic control and other miscellaneous duties. Occasionally operates small, motorized equipment.

• General Roads Labourer with some experience
• Heavy Equipment Operator with some experience
• Resume must indicate the class of Driver's License.

Top Key Responsibilities:

• Road and Sidewalk Construction & Repair - Assist with construction, maintenance, and repair of roads and sidewalks. Load, unload, assemble, secure, remove, and clean concrete forms. Assist with pouring concrete or cement and filling areas after form removal. Break road surfaces, dig holes, shovel gravel, sand, concrete, and hot asphalt. Patch potholes and fill cracks using tar, tar pots, and hand tools. Operate small construction equipment such as packers, rollers, tampers, and pumps.
• Site Maintenance and Clean‑Up - Sweep, rake, or shovel debris, snow, leaves, litter, and loose materials from sidewalks and work areas. Operate small snow blowers or hand sweepers as required. Maintain clean, tidy, and safe work sites during and after job completion. Cut brush and trees as required to maintain roadways and public spaces.
• Traffic Control and Public Safety - Direct traffic in high-use or construction areas.
• Erect barricades, signage, and fencing to ensure public and worker safety. Repair guardrails and install snow or safety fences as required. Exercise caution and follow safety procedures, especially in active traffic zones.
• Equipment and Vehicle Operation - Operate small pumps and physically demanding equipment when required. Occasionally drive light to medium‑duty trucks (e.g., one-ton trucks). Haul away old concrete, deliver gravel and dirt, and pick up supplies. Record quantities of materials delivered to job sites.
• General Labour and Other Duties - Perform a wide variety of manual labour tasks as assigned. Carry out other related duties as directed by the Supervisor to support operational needs.
• Health and Safety Compliance - Comply with all City health and safety policies, procedures, and initiatives. Participate in training, inspections, hazard assessments, meetings, and emergency drills. Follow Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and best practices.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Minimum Grade 8
• Valid Alberta Driver's License with no more than 5 demerits. Class 3 with Q endorsement preferred.
• Heavy equipment operator experience is an asset
• Ability to operate various small, motorized equipment or tools (e.g. saws, water pumps, jackhammer), to use various concrete and construction hand tools (e.g. pick, shovel, axe) and to maintain tools in good condition.
• Ability to cooperate with colleagues as a team, to understand and follow instruction.
• Ability to exert frequent high physical effort (e.g. lifting concrete forms, swinging sledgehammers, shoveling) and to work in fatiguing positions (e.g. considerable standing and bending).
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather and in conditions which may be noisy, dirty, wet or cold.
• Ability to exercise care when working near traffic or power lines, and in using various equipment and tools.

Affiliation: Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417
Status: Seasonal Full-time
Remuneration: $29.24 to $30.96 per hour
Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.

Additional Information:

This is a seasonal position; the expected duration for this position is approximately 4-6 months. Note - More than one position may be filled from this posting.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.