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Due to an upcoming retirement, the Rural Municipality of Moose Jaw No. 161 is accepting applications for a seasonal Public Works position typically beginning March 1 and ending Oct. 31 each year. Applicants must have at least 3 years or more experience running a grader and possess a minimum Class 3A license (preference given to Class 1A) and have skills and experience in maintenance and operation of heavy equipment including grader, tandem gravel truck, tractor & mower, pull type scraper and Bobcat. A Power Mobile Equipment operator competency certificate would also be considered an asset to the applicant.
Assets for this position include excellent time management and communication skills combined with strong organizational and relationship skills with ratepayers, staff, and council.
Reporting to the Municipal Foreman, duties will include but are not limited to grading, trucking, mowing, loading, hauling gravel, maintaining roads, installing culverts, installing signs, servicing equipment and other duties as directed by council from time to time.
Please include desired salary or hourly wages expected along with references. The position also includes a full benefit package containing health, dental and life insurance along with a strong pension plan.
All applications/resumes shall be marked Seasonal Public Works Position and emailed, mailed or dropped off at the address below on or before noon December 31, 2019. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position but only persons selected for interviews will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Operate various equipment and machinery
- Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
- Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
- 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 23 kg (50 lbs)