Labourer - Public Works - Jobs in East St. Paul, MB

Job Description

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week)Opening Date: October 20, 2022Closing Date: November 03, 2022Compensation: $18.22/hour - $22.80/hour (As per the Collective Agreement)Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, the Public Works Labourer responsibilities are to; support, through manual labour, the daily operation of the division, ensuring quality services to residents/customers, perform general and preventive maintenance on equipmentand adhering to established municipal policies, procedures, safe work practices as well as Workplace Safety & Health Standards.Duties and Responsibilities:Support, through manual labour, the daily operation of the division by;

• Maintaining and repairing public facilities, buildings, grounds, streets, utilities, and related facilities,
• Digging ditches, loading and unloading stone, gravel and other material,
• Assisting with patching streets by placing, spreading and packing cold mix and crushed rock,
• Assisting with the installation and maintenance traffic control devices,
• Performing flagging duties for employee street crews,
• Operating lawnmowers, grass whippers, chain saws, jack hammers, tampers, rollers, pickup truck, utility truck, one-ton truck, plate compactor, pumps, steamers, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, and phone,
• Operating on a limited basis, rubber tire front end loader, and skid steer with attachments,
• Assisting by contacting residents and business owners in areas where services will be discontinued,
• ·Participating in snow and ice removal by operating a skid steer loader with attachments as required,
• Assisting in routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and referring defects or needed repairs to supervisor,
• Ensuring the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking items after use,
• Performing grounds maintenance duties around municipal buildings, Performing duties of the Transfer Station Attendant as required
• Assisting the Utilities Department as required.

Ensure quality service to residents/customers by;

• Representing the RM by being professional respectful and courteous at all times,
• Providing thorough, accurate information regarding divisional work and procedures,
• Identifying and resolving issues and concerns in a timely manner, or reporting concerns to supervisor/manager immediately.

Perform general and preventive maintenance on equipment by;

• Cleaning, lubricating, checking levels (such as air, oil, water, and other),
• Replenishing air/fluids as required, and as per manufacturers recommended standards, or RM procedures,
• Maintaining accurate records of all repairs,
• Identifying and locking out any unsafe, or potentially unsafe equipment immediately.

Adhere to established municipal policies, procedures, safe work practices as well as Workplace Safety & Health Standards and regulations by;

• Working safely at all times,
• Bringing to the immediate attention of the supervisor or manager any safety concerns,
• Participating with the Workplace Safety and Health Committee as required.

Special Requirements:

• Accept Standby Time as required on an alternating basis and/or respond to emergency call back or call out as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in the safe use, operation and preventative maintenance of various equipment to which assigned.
• Skilled in the use of equipment to which assigned.
• Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations and preventative maintenance related to divisional equipment operation.
• Ability to understand and follow specific verbal instruction.
• Physically capable of performing manual labour for extended periods of time; working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds consistently.
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision, and also work effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge in the safe work procedures, Workplace Safety & Health regulations with the ability to adhere to RM practices and protocols, safe use, operation and preventative maintenance of various equipment to which assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, manager and colleagues.

Credentials and Experience:

• Successful completion of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Province of Manitoba driver’s class five (5) license.
• Certification in the handling of chemical (WHMIS), or the ability to attain.
• Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment.
• Experience in basic maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to;

o follow safety procedures and protocols,o attend work regularly, and punctually,o respond to citizen/customer inquiries in a respectful manner.· Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required for operation of machines, and operation of motor vehicles or equipment.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and noise.

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $18.22-$22.80 per hourBenefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:The RM of East St. Paul follow the guidance provided by the Province of ManitobaApplication question(s):

• If selected, are you willing to provide the RM with a satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• basic equipment operation & maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Drivers License (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-11-03Quick Apply

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