Public works labourer

Village of New Minas based in New Minas, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Public works labourer 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.

Employer Name: Village of New Minas
Position: Public works labourer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $20.48 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: New Minas, NS

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Hiring: Public works labourer

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sidewalks, streets, roads, and public grounds.
• The candidate will be responsible for spreading sand or salt on sidewalks to control snow and ice.
• The candidate will be responsible for digging ditches and trenches.
• 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 will be responsible for sweeping debris and removing snow from streets, sidewalks, building grounds, and other areas, as well as loading snow and debris onto carts or trucks.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

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 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 Long term 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, Life insurance, Pension plan and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Long-term care insurance.

How to Apply

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

By email

gerardh@newminas.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience