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public works labourer
Posted on August 30, 2024 by Employer details Village of New Minas
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: At heights. Cold/refrigerated. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Work setting: Municipal government. Tasks: Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds. Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control. Collect and load refuse on garbage trucks. Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment. Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment. Sweep debris and remove snow from streets, sidewalks, building grounds and other areas, and load snow and debris into carts or trucks. Area of work experience: Landscaping. Snow removal. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Overtime required. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available for the advertised start date?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: Experience an asset. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).- LocationNew Minas, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$20.89HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Overtime, On Call
- Start dateStarts as soon as 2024-09-30
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3062783
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job Help - Green job - Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- At heights
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Odours
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Municipal government
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
- Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
- Collect and load refuse on garbage trucks
- Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment
- Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
- Sweep debris and remove snow from streets, sidewalks, building grounds and other areas, and load snow and debris into carts or trucks
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Landscaping
- Snow removal
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
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