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general labourer - public works
Posted on September 05, 2024 by Employer details Valley Waste Resource Management
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Cold/refrigerated. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Work setting: Municipal government. Tasks: Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control. Operate jackhammers and drills to break up pavement. Collect and load refuse on garbage trucks. Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment. Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: 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: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Experience: Will train. 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: Group insurance benefits. Pension plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Wellness program.- LocationKentville, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$22.58HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3069325
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Will train
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
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Odours
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Municipal government
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
- Operate jackhammers and drills to break up pavement
- Collect and load refuse on garbage trucks
- Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment
- Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
Experience and specialization
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- 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
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- 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
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Wellness program
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.
Advertised until
2024-09-19
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