JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, the Public Works Labourer responsibilities are to; support, through manual labour, the daily operation of the division, ensuring quality services to residents/customers, perform general and preventive maintenance on equipment and adhering to established municipal policies, procedures, safe work practices as well as Workplace Safety & Health
Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Accept Standby Time as required on an alternating basis and/or respond to emergency call back or call out as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge in the safe use, operation and preventative maintenance of various equipment to which assigned.
• Skilled in the use of equipment to which assigned.
• Knowledge of hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations and preventative maintenance related to divisional equipment operation.
• Ability to understand and follow specific verbal instruction.
• Physically capable of performing manual labour for extended periods of time; working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds consistently.
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision, and also work effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge in the safe work procedures, Workplace Safety & Health regulations with the ability to adhere to RM practices and protocols, safe use, operation and preventative maintenance of various equipment to which assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, manager and colleagues.

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successful completion of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Province of Manitoba driver’s class five (5) license.
• Certification in the handling of chemical (WHMIS), or the ability to attain.
• Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment.
• Experience in basic maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to; o follow safety procedures and protocols, o attend work regularly, and punctually, o respond to citizen/customer inquiries in a respectful manner.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Support, through manual labour, the daily operation of the division by;

• Maintaining and repairing public facilities, buildings, grounds, streets, utilities, and related facilities,
• Digging ditches, loading and unloading stone, gravel and other material,
• Assisting with patching streets by placing, spreading and packing cold mix and crushed rock,
• Assisting with the installation and maintenance traffic control devices,
• Performing flagging duties for employee street crews,
• Operating lawnmowers, grass whippers, chain saws, jack hammers, tampers, rollers, pickup truck, utility truck, one-ton truck, plate compactor, pumps, steamers, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, and phone,
• Operating on a limited basis, rubber tire front end loader, and skid steer with attachments,
• Assisting by contacting residents and business owners in areas where services will be discontinued,
• Participating in snow and ice removal by operating a skid steer loader with attachments as required,
• Assisting in routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and referring defects or needed repairs to supervisor,
• Ensuring the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking items after use,
• Performing grounds maintenance duties around municipal buildings,
• Performing duties of the Transfer Station Attendant as required,
• Assisting the Utilities Department as required.

Ensure quality service to residents/customers by;

• Representing the RM by being professional respectful and courteous at all times,
• Providing thorough, accurate information regarding divisional work and procedures,
• Identifying and resolving issues and concerns in a timely manner, or reporting concerns to supervisor/manager immediately.

Perform general and preventive maintenance on equipment by;

• Cleaning, lubricating, checking levels (such as air, oil, water, and other),
• Replenishing air/fluids as required, and as per manufacturers recommended standards, or RM procedures,
• Maintaining accurate records of all repairs,
• Identifying and locking out any unsafe, or potentially unsafe equipment immediately.

Adhere to established municipal policies, procedures, safe work practices as well as Workplace Safety & Health Standards and regulations by;

• Working safely at all times,
• Bringing to the immediate attention of the supervisor or manager any safety concerns,
• Participating with the Workplace Safety and Health Committee as required.