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public works labourer

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Employer details Town of Picture Butte

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*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY * *The Town of Picture Butte is currently hiring for the position of *_*Public Works I*_ *POSITION TITLE:* Public Works I *REPORTS TO:* Foreman/Leadhand *SUBORDINATE POSITIONS: *None *POSITION SUMMARY:* The Public Works I position is required to perform daily tasks relating to the operations of the Town as directed by the Foreman/Leadhand. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver?s License Standard First Aid/CPR certificate or willingness to obtain WHMIS/TDG certification or willingness to obtain *REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:* * Ability to effectively communicate in English * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employees and representatives of other agencies. * Ability to respond to various tasks as requested or required * Ability to successfully complete general labourer duties * Be able to work with small hand and mechanical power tools * Ability to operate construction and maintenance equipment * Ability to lift twenty (20) kgs * Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. * Willingness to successfully complete Basic First Aid, WHMIS Training and other training as required. *RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Waste collection (household, commercial, cardboard, grass, spring / fall clean-up, etc.) * Maintain public signage for the Town * Assist in general maintenance, construction and repair of all Town infrastructure. * Assist with snow removal and road sanding practices according to the Town?s snow removal policy. * Assist in the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the Town?s infrastructure including storm drainage, streets, sidewalks, signs, parks, recreation facilities and Town buildings. * Assist the Water and Wastewater Operator in the fulfillment of their duties regarding the maintenance, construction and repair of the water distribution system and sanitary sewer system. *RESPONSIBILITIES continued?* * Safe operation of various hand tools ? both manual and powered * Safe operation and daily service of a variety of equipment (such as, but not limited to, mowers, trucks, etc.) as per Town Policy and Procedures * Have a safe working knowledge of equipment and be able to operate equipment when required. * Required to make regular checks so that the operation, maintenance, repair and/or construction of the Town?s parks, green spaces, recreational facilities and buildings occurs. * Operation of various pieces of equipment such as lawnmowers, weed whips, tractors, snow blowers, skid steer, single axle trucks and other Town owned equipment. * Required to assist in the planting and maintenance of turf, grass and lawns at various Town parks, green areas and recreational facilities and grounds. * Required to assist in the maintenance, operation and repair of irrigation systems at Town parks, green spaces, recreational facilities and grounds and to install such systems if required. * Assist in the proper application of herbicide and pesticide spraying. * Ability to follow safe work practices, as outlined by the Municipality, Workers Compensation Board, and other governing bodies report all misuse, vandalism, damage sustained to Town property * Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. Ability to follow safe work practices, as outlined by the Municipality, Workers Compensation Board, and other governing bodies * Performance of other related duties as assigned by the CAO or Director of Operations * Report all misuse, vandalism, damage sustained to Town property * Performance of other related duties as assigned by the Foreman/Leadhand. * Be willing to work shift work. * Work On-Call shifts *COMPENSATION:* * Job 27.01 * Health Benefits * Pension Plan * Continuing education opportunities *Hours of work ? 40 hours per week* PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO THE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES VIA EMAIL IN *PDF FORMAT* OR IN PERSON AT THE TOWN OFFICE BEFORE *May 17, 2024 AT 3