Laborer

JOB PURPOSE

This unionized position involves performing a variety of physical labor tasks essential for the maintenance and enhancement of municipal infrastructure and public spaces. Responsibilities include operating tools and machinery, managing workload priorities, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment that are assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

·         Perform all manual duties required.

·         Operate and utilize power tools, lawn mowers, hand tools, power saws, and small equipment.

·         Provide support during team member absences or period of increased workload to ensure continuity of operations.

·         Flagging and traffic control operations

·         Cold patching

·         Hydrant clearing and sign repairs

·         Housekeeping of the shop

·         Cleaning the vehicles and equipment

·         Tree trimming

·         Encourage and promote attitudes toward safe and responsible work practices and in all cases the standards of the Occupational Health and Safety Act must be met or exceeded.

·         Undertake water meter repairs.

·         Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the Operations Supervisor or Director of Operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & TECHNICAL ABILITIES

·         Familiarity with workplace safety standards and regulations related to handling equipment and power tools.

·         Ability to perform strenuous tasks and lift heavy objects.

·         Ability to work collaboratively with a team or independently.

·         Proficiency in understanding and following instructions, as well as effectively communicating with team members and supervisors.

·         Ability to be flexible in adjusting to varied tasks and work conditions, including working outdoors in different weather conditions.

WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS

·         High School Diploma

·         Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with power tools and other equipment.

·         Ability to work outside in different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.

·         May encounter hazardous and toxic substances, must implement appropriate precautions to safeguard their eyes, nose and skin against irritation and infection.

·         Execution of tasks that can lead to physical fatigue, either through nearly continuous light exertion or frequent intermittent periods of moderate physical effort.

RELATIONSHIPS

·         Internal: Employees of the Public Works department.

·         External: Daily contact with the public.

RATE OF PAY

·         $25.82 Hourly – Job Classification 06

UNION

·         United Steelworkers