Job Order Detail

Description

The Town of Balcarres invites applications for the position of Public Works Laborer, available immediately. This full-time permanent position will assist the public works team in providing services to the Town of 600+ residents for transportation, utility distribution, infrastructure maintenance, and seasonal employees during assigned hours.

Some of your tasks might include:
-Manuel labor, mostly outdoors
-Street Maintenance, including but not limited to gravelling, grading, patching, crack sealing, painting street lines, hydrants, and curbs, oiling, snow removal, sanding, sweeping streets and de-icing walks
- Traffic Control, including but not limited to, the maintenance of street signs, traffic control signs and traffic signals
- Drainage, including but not limited to, clearing debris and blockages from catch basins, and removing weeds and debris from ditches
- Maintain sewage lagoon, pump house and lift stations in the sewage system
- Maintain curb stops, valves and fire hydrants in co-operation with Fire Department and Water Treatment Plant
-Sidewalk repairs
-Parking lot and Town yard maintenance

Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Class 5 Drivers License or above
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience operating powered mobile equipment
Criminal Record check and driving abstract will be required

Preference will be given to applicants with:
Certification in Water Treatment and Distribution, Wastewater Collection and Treatment (or willingness to become certified)
Certification on Heavy Equipment
Certification in Power Mobile Equipment
Confined space training, ground disturbance training
Pesticide Application License (or willingness to become licensed)
Local residency or willingness to relocate

Candidates will have good public relations and communication skills as well as excellent
time management skills. Be a strong team player, and have the ability to work
independently or as part of a team.