Description
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Labourer is responsible for carrying out a variety of road maintenance and construction activities.
Position Responsibilities
Road Maintenance
- Repair and replacement of signs and posts;
- Assist with the installation of centerline and approach culverts;
- Assist in clearing beaver dams and debris out of culverts and from under bridges;
- Scale and check gravel on re-gravel and road maintenance projects;
- Work on erosion control projects;
- Construct fences that have been damaged by maintenance activities or road construction;
- Painting of sheds, signs, posts, bridge railings and equipment;
- Clearing tree salvage;
- Setting grade stakes on ditching and construction projects;
- Assist in the application of the dust control program;
- Perform inventories;
- Operate and maintain equipment (loader, chainsaw, brushmaster and bobcat);
- Remove carcasses and debris from roads and right-of-way; and
- General road maintenance duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Skills
- Completion of Grade 12 Diploma;
- Completion of Flagman Training;
- Completion of WHMIS courses;
- Valid Class 5 drivers license;
- Completion of Defensive Driving;
- Standard First Aid and Level A CPR course;
- Mechanical Aptitude;
- Physically fit; and
- Preferred candidates will have experience with the following:
-Small and heavy equipment operation;
-Road construction and maintenance; and
-Culvert repair and installation working in a municipal setting.
Working Environment
- Outside work environment.
Salary & Benefits
The annual salary range is $51,403 - $63,740.
Yellowhead County offers a competitive benefit plan.
Only those candidates being considered will be contacted.
Contact
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