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

at  City of Kitchener

WHY WORK AT THE CITY OF KITCHENER

Position Overview:
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.

WE APPRECIATE THE INTEREST OF ALL APPLICANTS. ONLY CANDIDATES WHOSE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WILL BE CONTACTED.

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, “Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":
“The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.
The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:
1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.
2. within the same Division in the case of students.”

• 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