Seasonal Roads Labourer

Quinte West; Canada; Remote; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinte West is seeking a Roads Labourer to support Public Works with day-to-day manual tasks under the Road Supervisor. Duties include cleaning, material handling, and assisting with road maintenance and construction activities.

The role requires Grade 12, a valid G license, and strong safety awareness in municipal infrastructure projects. Evening or weekend work may be required, and access to city vehicles may be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence with a safe driving record.
• Ability to undertake manual labouring activities related to municipal infrastructure.
• Effective communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Shoveling.
• Washing.
• Raking (except for raking of asphalt).
• Sweeping.
• Picking.
• Dusting and cleaning.
• Placing seed and sod.
• Operating non-power tools (hand saw, bolt cutters, etc.).
• Traffic control/flag person.
• Debris, garbage, yard waste pick up, etc.
• Tree and brush trimming (hand saw) and clearing brush/trees.
• Erecting formwork.
• Placing asphalt.
• Installation of signs, guard rails, posts and cables, etc.
• Painting signs, guard rails, posts, curbs, etc.
• General yard maintenance.
• Changing of lights.
• Moving equipment and furniture.
• Picking up materials and supplies.
• Erecting banners, flags, seasonal decorations.
• Adjusting frames for catch basins.
• Adjusting frames for maintenance hole covers.
• Acting as wing person during winter control.
• Operating City vehicles and equipment as required.
• Carrying out general labouring assignments.
• Be aware of and follow OHSA and City policies.
• Being courteous to the public at all times.

Skills

Grade 12

Driver's Licence

Manual Labour

OHSA Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Job description

Position:Roads Labourer

Department:Public Works and Environmental Services

Reports to: Road Supervisor

Purpose and Scope:

Reporting to the Road Supervisor, the Roads Labourer is responsible for providing manual labour in the completion of tasks assigned by the Road Supervisor on a day-to-day basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shoveling.
• Washing.
• Raking. (except for raking of asphalt.)
• Sweeping.
• Picking.
• Dusting and cleaning.
• Placing seed and sod.
• Operating non-power tools. (i.e. hand saw, bolt cutters, etc.)
• Traffic control/flag person.
• Debris, garbage, leaf, yard waste pick up, etc.
• Tree and brush trimming (with handsaw) and clearing brush, trees, etc.
• Erecting formwork.
• Placing asphalt.
• Installation of signs, guard rails, posts and cables, etc.
• Painting signs, guard rails, posts, curbs, etc.
• General yard maintenance.
• Changing of lights.
• Moving of equipment and furniture, etc.
• Picking up materials and supplies.
• Erecting banners, flags, seasonal decorations, etc.
• Adjusting frames and grates for catch basins.
• Adjusting frames for maintenance hole covers.
• Acting as wing person during winter control.
• Operating City vehicles and equipment as required.
• Carrying out general labouring assignments.
• Be aware of and follow the OHSA and other City policies.
• Being courteous to the public at all times.

Note:Above duties are representative of a typical positions and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Contacts:

The position will have direct contact with:

Internal:Manager of Outdoor Operations, Road Supervisor, City staff.

External:General Public.

Education/Specialized Training/Skills:

The position will require:

• Minimum Grade 12 Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and a safe driving record.
• Ability to undertake manual labouring activities related to construction and maintenance of municipal urban, semi-urban and/or rural infrastructure matters.
• Effective communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience in a construction/maintenance field.

Decision Making:

• The position has minimal responsibility for decision making affecting the department.

Supervision:

• Not applicable.

Work Environment:

• Roads outside work a requirement.
• Evening, night and weekend hours may be required.