Temporary Labourer (Roads) (Temporary Full Time for approximately 4 months)

Temporary Labourer (Roads)

(Temporary Full Time for approximately 4 months)

Competition Number: 2024-460

Job Code: 5500

Posting Date: October 17, 2024

Closing Date: March 1, 2025 (at 6:00pm)

Job Status: Temporary Full-Time

The City of Kitchener is excited to welcome candidates for temporary labourer positions in the Roads and Traffic division! Join us if you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference in our community!

Responsibilities:

• Asphalt-related repairs and maintenance of roads.
• Concrete related repairs and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and manholes.
• Maintaining waste receptacles, cleaning up garbage and debris from streets, sidewalks and alleys in the Downtown core, as well as on City & Regional roadways, city-owned property, bush & dense bush areas and parkland.
• Winter work includes snow plowing and salting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid MTO DZ class driver's license in good standing and ability to provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• Good communication skills with an ability to keep accurate written records.
• Able to perform a wide variety of duties including manual labour and be prepared to be trained in the operation of all related equipment and work skills.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Ability to participate as an effective team member.
• Flexible to work varying shifts, rotational duties, weekends and overtime as required.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Department: Infrastructure Services

Division: Operations - Roads and Traffic

Union Affiliation: CUPE 68

Number of Positions: 6

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Initial Location: Kitchener Operations Facility

Salary Range: $25.07 per hour