Position:Roads Labourer

Department:Public Works and Environmental Services

Reports to: Road Supervisor

Purpose and Scope:

Reporting to the Road Supervisor, the Roads Labourer is responsible for providing manual labour in the completion of tasks assigned by the Road Supervisor on a day-to-day basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Shoveling.
- Washing.
- Raking. (except for raking of asphalt.)
- Sweeping.
- Picking.
- Dusting and cleaning.
- Placing seed and sod.
- Operating non-power tools. (i.e. hand saw, bolt cutters, etc.)
- Traffic control/flag person.
- Debris, garbage, leaf, yard waste pick up, etc.
- Tree and brush trimming (with handsaw) and clearing brush, trees, etc.
- Erecting formwork.
- Placing asphalt.
- Installation of signs, guard rails, posts and cables, etc.
- Painting signs, guard rails, posts, curbs, etc.
- General yard maintenance.
- Changing of lights.
- Moving of equipment and furniture, etc.
- Picking up materials and supplies.
- Erecting banners, flags, seasonal decorations, etc.
- Adjusting frames and grates for catch basins.
- Adjusting frames for maintenance hole covers.
- Acting as wing person during winter control.
- Operating City vehicles and equipment as required.
- Carrying out general labouring assignments.




- Be aware of and follow the OHSA and other City policies.
- Being courteous to the public at all times.

Note:Above duties are representative of a typical positions and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Contacts:

The position will have direct contact with:

Internal:Manager of Outdoor Operations, Road Supervisor, City staff.

External:General Public.

Education/Specialized Training/Skills:

The position will require:

- Minimum Grade 12 Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and a protected driving record.
- Ability to undertake manual labouring activities related to construction and maintenance of municipal urban, semi-urban and/or rural infrastructure matters.
- Effective communication skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Work Experience:

- A minimum of one (1) year of related experience in a construction/maintenance field.

Decision Making:

- The position has minimal responsibility for decision making affecting the department.

Supervision:

- Not applicable.

Work Environment:

- Roads outside work a requirement.
- Evening, night and weekend hours may be required.

📌 Seasonal Roads Labourer (Toronto)
🏢 Quinte West
📍 Toronto