public works labourer – New Minas
Job Description
Posted on August 30, 2024 by Employer details Village of New Minas
Job details
- Location New Minas, NS
- Workplace information On site
- Salary 20.89 hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Day, Overtime, On Call
- Start date Starts as soon as 2024-09-30
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job Help – Green job – Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- At heights
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Odours
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Municipal government
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
- Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
- Collect and load refuse on garbage trucks
- Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment
- Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
- Sweep debris and remove snow from streets, sidewalks, building grounds and other areas, and load snow and debris into carts or trucks
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Landscaping
- Snow removal
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?