Temporary Labourer (Roads)

City of Kitchener; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking candidates for temporary labourer positions in the Roads and Traffic division. The role involves tasks such as asphalt and concrete repairs, maintaining waste receptacles, and winter snow removal. Candidates must hold a valid DZ class driver's license and be reliable team players. This position offers full-time temporary employment for approximately 5 months. Good communication and customer service skills are essential for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Valid MTO DZ class driver's license in good standing.
• Availability for winter call outs as required.
• Shift work may be required for winter maintenance activities.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Responsibilities

• Perform asphalt-related repairs and maintenance of roads.
• Conduct concrete repairs on sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and manholes.
• Maintain waste receptacles and clean up streets and parklands.
• Snow plowing and salting during winter.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Manual labour capability

Customer service skills

Team participation

Education

Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The City of Kitchener is seeking candidates to fill temporary labourer positions in the Roads and Traffic division.

(Temporary Full Time for Approximately 5 Months)

Responsibilities

• Asphalt-related repairs and maintenance of roads.
• Concrete related repairs and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and manholes.
• Maintaining waste receptacles, cleaning up garbage and debris from streets, sidewalks and alleys in the Downtown core, as well as on City & Regional roadways, city-owned property, bush & dense bush areas and parkland.
• Winter work includes snow plowing and salting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience & Additional Requirements

• Valid MTO DZ class driver's license in good standing and ability to provide Driver's Abstract.
• Available for winter call outs as required.
• Shift work may be required for winter maintenance activities.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Education

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good communication skills with an ability to keep accurate written records.
• Able to perform a wide variety of duties including manual labour and be prepared to be trained in the operation of all related equipment and work skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to participate as an effective team member.