Roads & Traffic Labourer - Flexible Hours, Benefits

Town of Whitby; Whitby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension

Job summary

The Town of Whitby is seeking a Labourer to support the Public Works Department in Roads and Traffic. You’ll operate equipment, assist with maintenance, perform snow clearing, and ensure safety and professionalism in all tasks while delivering excellent customer service.

Candidates should have a secondary school diploma, DZ licence, defensive driving training, and at least one year in road maintenance. The role offers a union-affiliated benefits package and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation diploma.
• Minimum of one (1) year directly related experience in roads and roadway maintenance.
• Valid Class "DZ" Driver’s Licence maintained in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year demonstrated experience operating vehicles over 11,000 kg GVW, including tandem axle trucks.
• Successful completion of Defensive Driving training.
• Physically fit and capable of performing strenuous physical labour with heavy lifting up to 50 lbs., in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate various tools and equipment in a technical and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining various equipment, vehicles and tools.
• Flagging and traffic control.
• Installation of traffic signs and detours.
• Repairing and/or installing Town fences.
• Concrete repairs and installation.
• Assisting with roadway patrolling, maintenance, repairs and/or clean up.
• Tree trimming and/or removal.
• Snow clearing and application of salt on the road and/or sidewalk areas.
• Ensuring all equipment and/or tools are operated in a safe and professional manner.
• Providing excellent customer service, including responding to inquiries/concerns from the general public and other members of staff in a courteous manner; and,
• Assisting with other duties as assigned.

Education

Secondary school graduation diploma

Defensive Driving training

Tools

DZ Driver's Licence

Operate heavy vehicles (11,000 kg GVW)

Roadway maintenance equipment

Job description

The Town of Whitby is seeking a Labourer to support the Public Works Department in Roads and Traffic. You’ll operate equipment, assist with maintenance, perform snow clearing, and ensure safety and professionalism in all tasks while delivering excellent customer service.

Candidates should have a secondary school diploma, DZ licence, defensive driving training, and at least one year in road maintenance. The role offers a union-affiliated benefits package and a competitive hourly wage.