Maintenance Labourer

Department: Public Works

Reports To:   Site Supervisor

Location:       Strathlorne, NS

Position:        Full-Time; Temporary (40 hours per week; 1 year term)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Infrastructure Maintenance Labourer plays a key role in supporting the maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructure, with a primary focus on water and sewer systems. This position involves physical work and requires agility to perform a variety of manual tasks in diverse weather conditions, as well as travel to multiple sites.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality performance. Occasional emergency response outside of regular working hours, including evenings and weekends, is expected.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the maintenance and repair of municipal water and wastewater distribution systems, including manholes, valves, hydrants, and service connections.


• Support sewer and water hook-ups, shutoff repairs, and valve maintenance.


• Participate in daily pre-work job assessments and toolbox talks.


• Assist with traffic control setup and safety reviews prior to maintenance or repair work.


• Perform manual tasks such as shoveling, digging, and backfilling as required.

• Perform asphalt cuts, sidewalk repairs, and restoration of work sites following infrastructure repairs.

• Assist with sidewalk snow removal, including shoveling, plowing, and salting during winter months.


• Support the Buildings and Grounds team on related tasks when required.

• Assist with organizing the inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment, and maintain cleanliness and organization of the service bay and work areas.


• Participate in daily pre-work job assessments and toolbox talks, ensuring that all job specific safety reviews, controls, and other requirements are in place prior to beginning work.


• Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, including reporting equipment deficiencies, repairs, or safety concerns.


• Operate assigned municipal vehicles with GPS systems and regularly verify that the system is functioning correctly, reporting any issues promptly.


• Perform duties in accordance with applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and municipal policies.

• Collaborate effectively with co-workers and management to promote a safe and positive workplace culture, while contributing to continuous improvement and service quality.


• Maintain courteous and positive public relations with residents of the community, representatives of organizations, and visitors.

• Respond to after-hours or emergency infrastructure maintenance needs, including water main breaks and sewer backups, including evenings and weekends.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience in municipal sewer and water system repair and installation.


• Familiarity with road construction and utility work is an asset.


• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work cooperatively and safely as part of a team, as well as independently.


• Demonstrated commitment to a safe work culture, incorporating safe work practices in daily activities, and attending training as required.


• Ability to demonstrate accountability, sound judgment, and initiative, while maintaining required records.


• Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.


• Capable of using SiteDocs or other municipal software to record and document safety talks, toolbox talks, incident reports, hazard identification, and other related health and safety reports.


• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to the municipality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED); post-secondary training in a related trade is considered an asset.


• Experience in a related field; municipal or public service experience considered an asset; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.


• Valid class 5 driver’s licence with clean driver’s abstract.


• Valid certification or willingness to obtain:
  
  
  
  • Standard First Aid
  
  
  • Traffic Control Person (TCP) and Temporary Workplace Signer
  
  
  • Confined Space Awareness
  
  
  • Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Awareness
  
  
  • Fall Protection
  
  
  • Defensive/Winter Driving
  
  
  • Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations
  
  
  • Equipment Operation Training (as applicable): Excavator, backhoe, sidewalk plow, skid steer.
  
  
  • Chainsaw Safety (if applicable)
  
  
  • Class 1 Distribution Certification (NSECC requirement)
  
  
  • Class 1 Waste Collection Certification (NSECC requirement)
  
  
  • Leak Detection – Water Distribution
  
  
  
  

SAFETY:

The Municipality is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. The Infrastructure Maintenance Labourer is expected to:

• Ensure all policies and procedures set forth by the Municipality of the County of Inverness are always observed.


• Report all work situations which are suspected of being unhealthy or unsafe.


• Report any employee whose on-the-job performance or actions contravenes established safety procedures or work practices.


• Report all near-misses and incidents


• Report related injuries or property damage regardless of severity.


• Submit reports on accidents and other hazardous conditions discovered and promptly attend to all hazardous situations.

• Participate in site inspections and assist with the implementation of corrective actions as required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Municipality.

At the Municipality of the County of Inverness, we are dedicated to building a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and communities to apply.