JOB PURPOSE
This unionized position involves performing a variety of physical labor tasks essential for the maintenance and enhancement of municipal infrastructure and public spaces. Responsibilities include operating tools and machinery, managing workload priorities, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment that are assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Perform all manual duties required.
• Operate and utilize power tools, lawn mowers, hand tools, power saws, and small equipment.
• Provide support during team member absences or period of increased workload to ensure continuity of operations.
• Flagging and traffic control operations
• Cold patching
• Hydrant clearing and sign repairs
• Housekeeping of the shop
• Cleaning the vehicles and equipment
• Tree trimming
• Encourage and promote attitudes toward safe and responsible work practices and in all cases the standards of the Occupational Health and Safety Act must be met or exceeded.
• Undertake water meter repairs.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the Operations Supervisor or Director of Operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & TECHNICAL ABILITIES
• Familiarity with workplace safety standards and regulations related to handling equipment and power tools.
• Ability to perform strenuous tasks and lift heavy objects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team or independently.
• Proficiency in understanding and following instructions, as well as effectively communicating with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to be flexible in adjusting to varied tasks and work conditions, including working outdoors in different weather conditions.

WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS
• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with power tools and other equipment.
• Ability to work outside in different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.
• May encounter hazardous and toxic substances, must implement appropriate precautions to safeguard their eyes, nose and skin against irritation and infection.
• Execution of tasks that can lead to physical fatigue, either through nearly continuous light exertion or frequent intermittent periods of moderate physical effort.
• Ability and willingness to obtain the Twinrix vaccine prior to employment, if not already completed.

RELATIONSHIPS
• Internal: Employees of the Public Works department.
• External: Daily contact with the public.

RATE OF PAY
• $26.72 Hourly – Job Classification 06

UNION
• United Steelworkers