Temporary Labourer (Wastewater Collection) (Temporary Full-Time for approximately 6 months)

Description

Temporary Labourer (Wastewater Collection)

Temporary Full-Time for approximately 6 months)

Competition Number

2024-086

Job Code

5500

Posting Date

February 20, 2024

Closing Date

December 31, 2024(at 6 : 00pm)

Job Status

Temporary Full-Time

TheCity of Kitcheneris a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build itsneighbourhoods, its digitalinfrastructureand its diverse economy.

TheCity of Kitcheneris WHERE you want to work! Learn more about the top reasons to join us :

Responsibilities :

Assist with Watercourse maintenance : Inspection of stormwater maintenance facilities and stream reaches, Brush cutting, trimming, debris clean up, and fence repairs.

Responding to emergency spills

Assist with Pipe repairs, ditching and sediment removal : Inspection of ditches and culverts throughout the city and assessing and providing recommendation for repair / replacementPerform repairs on ditches, culverts, and stormwater / sanitary sewer main and services.

Remove sediment accumulated in ditches, culverts (inlets / outlets), and watercourses.

• Assist in flushing and cleaning of storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
• Assist in pumping station wet well cleaning.
• Operation of snow removal equipment, as required in the winter.
• 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.
• Preference given to applicants with Wastewater Collection License.
• Reliable and dependable with the ability to participate as an effective team member.
• Must be competent under Occupational Health and Safety Act by having the knowledge, training, and experience, know the regulations that apply to the work, and have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace.
• Ability to effectively work with and interact with customers.
• Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve.

We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please contact Human Resources at

Department

Infrastructure Services

Division

Sanitary and Stormwater Utilities

Union Affiliation

CUPE 68

Number of Positions

Hours of Work

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm

Location

Initial Location

Kitchener Operations Facility

City

Kitchener

Compensation

Salary Range

$25.07Hourly

Grade / Band

5500