General labourer – public works

Valley Waste Resource Management based in Kentville, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – public works who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Valley Waste Resource Management
Position: General labourer – public works
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $21.45 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Kentville, NS

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Hiring: General labourer – public works

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for spreading sand or salt on sidewalks to control snow and ice.
• The candidate will be responsible for operating various equipment and machinery.
• The candidate will be responsible for collecting and loading refuse into garbage trucks.
• The candidate must assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
• The candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks containing supplies and equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• The candidate must be able to work in cold/refrigerated, dusty, hot, and wet/damp conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in municipal government.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.

Benefits

• Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits and Pension plan.
• In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

careers@vwrm.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter