Temporary Skilled Labourer – Public Works
Reporting to: Public Works Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor

Department: Public Works

Classification: Temporary Full‑Time Hours (Maximum 6 months); Unionized

Salary Range: $30.72/hour as per Schedule “A”

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities

Perform various manual labour duties such as:

Work on the concrete crew

Assist Vactor Truck Operator with routine flushing and cleaning catch basins

Work on the sewer crew

Repair manholes and catch basins

Clear debris from roadways

Apply cold patch to roads needing repairs and report work completed to the Supervisor

Primarily complete duties of Waste Collection vehicle operator

Work at the Enviro Depot

Perform Winter Control Maintenance duties such as road plow and sidewalk plowing activities

Perform traffic maintenance duties:

Set up traffic control measures

Fix or replace traffic signs

Perform other duties as required, such as:

Help mechanics as needed

Paint and clean equipment

Wash, fuel and complete general equipment maintenance

Perform annual sewer inspections

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Essential

Must be able to work in all weather conditions

Class DZ Ontario Driver’s License in good standing

Must have or be willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR training





Must be able to attend mandatory Orientation Training

Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent

Preferred

Experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment

Training with MTO Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation

Working Conditions

Subject to working in all weather conditions

Works in dirty conditions and is required to do heavy lifting

Subject to shift work and overtime as required

Equal Chance Employer
The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.

We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, employment and proof of qualifications, will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The City of Woodstock does not require proof of vaccination status as a condition of employment.

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📌 Temporary Skilled Labourer - Public Works (Ontario)
🏢 City of Woodstock, Ontario
📍 Ontario