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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Public Works Utility Worker and or Labourer
Posted on November 19, 2024 by Employer details Village of Slocan
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Village of SlocanPO BOX 50 - 503 SLOCAN STREET, SLOCAN BC, V0G 2C0250-355-2277 | cao@villageofslocan.caPublic Works Utility Worker and/or LabourerOn Call Auxiliary The Village of Slocan is seeking to have on call auxiliary staff to support Public Works operations.VACANCIES TO BE FILLED:Up to Two (2) on-call auxiliary positionsPOSITION:On-call auxiliary staff to support Public Works operations in a combination of Public Works Utility Worker / Public Works LabourerREPORTS TO:Public Works SupervisorPOSITION STATUS:On Call AuxiliaryWAGE: $20.00 / hour for Labourer Tasks$24.73 / hour for Utility Worker TasksWage is dependent on nature of work requiring coverage.DAYS / HOURS:As needed: General Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Possible on call hours for winter snow clearing or Water Utility Call outs.VACATION:4% in lieu of benefitsTERM:Begin immediately. These are on-call auxiliary positions at this time.JOB DESCRIPTION:Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, the on-call auxiliary Public Works operations position requires a variety of skills necessary to carry out Village operations.Public Works Utility Worker areas of focus include maintenance of the Village water system, roads, storm water drainage, parks, cemetery, garbage collection, and other areas as required. Assistance with carrying out capital projects. Support to manage Village?s fleet of vehicles and equipment. Operate heavy equipment and machinery (ie: excavator, loader, dump truck, etc.), to fulfill duties such as snow plowing, street sweeping, excavation, and other required duties as needed. on-call coverage outside regular working hours, including during the winter months for snow removal.Public Works Labourers are of focus include: support, as needed, for various other public works tasks such as residential garbage collection, painting, minor repairs summer time landscaping / ground-keeping assistance with other projects related to municipal infrastructure and services. on-call coverage outside regular working hours, including during the winter months for snow removal.REQUIRED EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS Completion of Secondary School or equivalent. Valid BC Class 5 Driver?s License with a clean abstract. WHMIS Certification Understanding of WorkSafe BC regulations and related safe work practices.REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to use basic hand tools, both manual and electric. Ability to operate small gas and diesel-powered equipment. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to do heavy manual labor, and the ability to withstand long periods of crouching, standing, bending, walking, climbing, lifting, etc. Ability to work unsupervised, when required. Ability to deal tactfully with other employees, contractors, and the general public.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Basic construction/maintenance skills and knowledge an asset. Knowledge and experience operating heavy equipment and machinery an asset. EOCP Certification in Water Distribution would be considered an asset. First Aid Level 1Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume, clearly marked: PUBLIC WORKS.Two previous work references are required. We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Please submit your application to: Village of Slocan, Interim CAOPO Box 50, 503 Slocan Street, Slocan BC V0G 2C0 or email: info@villageofslocan.ca- LocationSlocan, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$20.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Casual employment
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99630
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