Labourer (Roads)

Westvancouver; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a vibrant community where you will contribute to the well-being of residents through essential road maintenance and construction tasks. This temporary full-time role offers a chance to work outdoors, operate various tools, and engage in physically demanding activities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for public service and a commitment to safety and teamwork. This position provides competitive pay and the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment focused on community enhancement. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in road construction or maintenance.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform street road maintenance and repair tasks.
• Assist in traffic control and winter operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual Labor

Traffic Control

Tool Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Weed Eater

Chain Saw

Backhoe

Mini Excavator

Bucket Truck

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The District of West Vancouver’s Engineering Construction Department currently have an opening for a temporary full-time Labourer to join our Roads team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of manual tasks working in the Engineering Construction department.These tasks can include:

• Street road maintenance – ditching, slashing, and sidewalk repairs;
• Road pavement maintenance and repair – assisting with installation of hot mix asphalt for utility patches and potholes.
• Assisting in spill response and motor vehicle accident clean up
• Assisting with traffic control – with a valid TCP certification
• Winter operation maintenance – salting, brining and snow plowing streets and sidewalks
• operating basic hand and power tools; such as, weed eaters, pole pruners, chain saw, shovels, pipe saws, plate tamper, etc.;
• provide manual labourer assistance on various tasks and assignments; and
• cleaning trucks and equipment as needed;
• maintaining equipment in a safe and secure manner;
• maintaining daily pick-up records;
• other related duties as required.

The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment while maintaining a safety first mentality;
• use a variety of tools for general maintenance and construction work; and
• work outdoors in a physically demanding role in all types of weather conditions.

Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following credentials:

• Experience or training in road construction or maintenance; Experience working in and around traffic;
• Landscaping experience (either hardscape or softscape installations);
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as a mini excavator, bucket truck, skidsteer, backhoe, and front-end loader;
• Experience with winter operations such as snow clearing, salting, etc;

Candidate possessing the following is considered an asset:

• Valid Class 1 or 3 BC Drivers License;
• Experience as a Traffic Control Person (TCP);
• TCP certification

The candidates must hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License. The successful candidates are required to supply an acceptable driver’s abstract, claims history, police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) – Temporary Full-time

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay:

$30.88 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

This position has a pay structure with three steps which increase based on hours completed in the position.

Closing Date:

Ongoing

To Apply:

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply via the Career Portal; we do not accept applications via email or hard copy.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.