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
- Transparent 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 Opportunity 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 (Woodstock)
🏢 City of Woodstock, Ontario
📍 Woodstock