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RM of East St Paul

Construction Labourer

$ 18.95 - $23.73per hour
Full-time

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, the Public Works Labourer responsibilities are to; support, through manual labour, the daily operation of the division, ensuring quality services to residents/customers, perform general and preventive maintenance on equipment and adhering to established municipal policies, procedures, safe work practices as well as Workplace Safety & Health Standards.

Job Details

Principal Duties

Support, through manual labour, the daily operation of the division by;

  • Maintaining and repairing public facilities, buildings, grounds, streets, utilities, and related facilities,
  • Digging ditches, loading and unloading stone, gravel and other material,
  • Assisting with patching streets by placing, spreading and packing cold mix and crushed rock,
  • Assisting with the installation and maintenance traffic control devices,
  • Performing flagging duties for employee street crews,
  • Operating lawnmowers, grass whippers, chain saws, jack hammers, tampers, rollers, pickup truck, utility truck, one-ton truck, plate compactor, pumps, steamers, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, and phone,
  • Operating on a limited basis, rubber tire front end loader, and skid steer with attachments,
  • Assisting by contacting residents and business owners in areas where services will be discontinued,
  • Participating in snow and ice removal by operating a skid steer loader with attachments as required,
  • Assisting in routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and referring defects or needed repairs to supervisor,
  • Ensuring the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking items after use,
  • Performing grounds maintenance duties around municipal buildings,
  • Performing duties of the Transfer Station Attendant as required,
  • Assisting the Utilities Department as required.

Ensure quality service to residents/customers by;

  • Representing the RM by being professional respectful and courteous at all times,
  • Providing thorough, accurate information regarding divisional work and procedures,
  • Identifying and resolving issues and concerns in a timely manner, or reporting concerns to supervisor/manager immediately.

Perform general and preventive maintenance on equipment by;

  • Cleaning, lubricating, checking levels (such as air, oil, water, and other),
  • Replenishing air/fluids as required, and as per manufacturers recommended standards, or RM procedures,
  • Maintaining accurate records of all repairs,
  • Identifying and locking out any unsafe, or potentially unsafe equipment immediately.

Adhere to established municipal policies, procedures, safe work practices as well as Workplace Safety & Health Standards and regulations by;

  • Working safely at all times,
  • Bringing to the immediate attention of the supervisor or manager any safety concerns,
  • Participating with the Workplace Safety and Health Committee as required.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

  • Accept Standby Time as required on an alternating basis and/or respond to emergency call back or call out as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge in the safe use, operation and preventative maintenance of various equipment to which assigned.
  • Skilled in the use of equipment to which assigned.
  • Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations and preventative maintenance related to divisional equipment operation.
  • Ability to understand and follow specific verbal instruction.
  • Physically capable of performing manual labour for extended periods of time; working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds consistently.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision, and also work effectively in a team environment.
  • Working knowledge in the safe work procedures, Workplace Safety & Health regulations with the ability to adhere to RM practices and protocols, safe use, operation and preventative maintenance of various equipment to which assigned.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, manager and colleagues.

Credentials and Experience:

  • Successful completion of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Valid Province of Manitoba driver’s class five (5) license.
  • Certification in the handling of chemical (WHMIS), or the ability to attain.
  • Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment.
  • Experience in basic maintenance of equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to; o follow safety procedures and protocols, o attend work regularly, and punctually, o respond to citizen/customer inquiries in a respectful manner.
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

  • Work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work requires climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
  • Hearing is required for operation of machines, and operation of motor vehicles or equipment.
  • Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and noise.

Length of Engagement:

Application Deadline:

June 28, 2024 12:00 am

Company Information:

Number of employees: Information not available
East St. Paul is a rural municipality (RM) in Manitoba, Canada. It is located north-east of and adjacent to the city of Winnipeg, and is part of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Area.