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The employee will work under the Foreman and as part of a team of employees in effectively and efficiently performing day to day operations of the Town of Naicam. Criminal record check and drivers abstract will be required. Opportunities for advancement. Employer paid health, dental and vision benefits and employer matching pension plan. Full job description available at townofnaicam.ca/gov/jobs.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- general cleaning, minor repair and operations for buildings, vehicles and equipment
- submit paperwork assigned in a timely manner
- garbage pickup
- grass, tree and shrub cutting
- stocking and inventory of parts and supplies.
- roads and sidewalks maintenance and repairing water and sewer lines
- water treatment and distribution and sewer collection and treatment duties as assigned
- snow removal including grader operation
Experience:
-Able to operate a grader and other heavy equipment
-Understanding of Municipal governance and process an asset
-Experience supervising employees (i.e. summer students)
-Familiarity with municipal water and sewer systems an asset
Preferred Qualifications (to be obtained within 2-3 years of employment)
-Water Treatment & Distribution, and Wastewater Treatment & Collection Class 1
-Transportation of Dangerous Goods
-Confined Space Entry
-First Aid/CPR
-Valid Class 5 Drivers License (required)
-Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
-Power Mobile Equipment (an asset)
Skills
1. Perform critical work with accuracy
2. Ability to respond to public requests within a timely and respectful manner
3. Ability to communicate effectively
4. Good time management and problem solving skills
5. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
6. Ability to work as an effective team member
Required Personal Characteristics:
-Trustworthy and respectful
-Approachable and accessible
-Flexible and collaborative
-Positive attitude
-High standards of quality of work
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control
- Operate various equipment and machinery
- Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
- Dig ditches and trenches
- Collect and load refuse on garbage trucks
- Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
- Assist skilled tradespersons
- Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment
- Assist equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment or truck
Work Setting
- Municipal government
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)