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Labourer, CUPE

Employer
City of Mississauga
Location
Various Locations, Mississauga, Ontario
Salary
Hourly Rate/Salary: 25.80 - 28.72 
Closing date
Sep 26, 2024
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Role
General Labour / Skilled Trades
Industry
Other
Hours
Full-time
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Summary

Jump into a lively and hands-on role as a Labourer with the City. Start your shift early, tackling diverse tasks from cleaning sidewalks to handling snow and debris. Dig right in with shoveling ditches and trenches to operating power trimers. Utilize your construction industry experience by operating the following equipment:trimmers, blowers, sidewalk grinders, power tools (drills, skil saw), snow blower, sod cutter, smooth drum roller, plate tamper, concrete saw, cement mixer, concrete finishing tools (trowel, float), leaf machine vacuum, skid steer, trackless (sidewalk machine), pickup trucks with a snow plow and salter as well as large crew cabs with specialized lift gates.

As a labourer you will be a part of a dynamic and skillful team. Embrace the elements and enjoy a job that keeps you active and engaged making a difference to the City and the community members we serve.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Working as member of a crew to clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and grounds
  • Sweep/shovel snow from streets, sidewalks, grounds as well as load snow and debris into carts or trucks, spread salt on sidewalks, bus stops and intersections
  • Dig ditches and trenches, operate power trimmers, load/unload/move supplies and equipment, mix, pour and spread materials (i.e. concrete and asphalt)
  • Assist heavy equipment operators to secure equipment attachments, guide and signal heavy equipment operators, assist with routine maintenance and repair of equipment
  • Comply with legislative requirements, CUPE 66 Collective Agreement and City policies and procedures
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Physical Demands

  • Exposure to variety of weather conditions, noise, vibration, unpleasant smells, etc.
  • Exposure to concrete, asphalt, dust, flying particles etc.
  • Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of lifting, pulling and carrying of heavy objects, working outdoors in all weather conditions, exposure to asphalt, concrete and dust, etc.


Skills and Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or any equivalent combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
  • 1-2 years of previous experience/knowledge related to the construction industry is required.
  • Experience in the use of related construction equipment is required.
  • Must have a valid Ontario Class G driver's license with a driving record in good standing and acceptable to the City; a DZ driver's license is preferred. A Drivers Abstract will be required to verify a driving record in good standing.
  • Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal, written and verbal communication, customer service and conflict resolution skills with demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment.
  • Must demonstrate and act in accordance with the City’s Corporate Values of Trust, Quality and Excellence including integrity, and sound moral and ethical principles.
  • Must demonstrate effective leadership skills to be able to act as a Lead hand.
  • Strives for continuous improvement through innovation and enhancement of processes.
  • Excellent time management skills to effectively prioritize and organize work.
  • Ability to exercise critical thinking, independent judgement, and make sound decisions.
  • Accepts and follows directions from others; complies with requests and respects authority.
  • Previous related experience in any sector, including the privatesector or community organizations, is valued.
  • To advance to the interview stage, the applicant must achieve a score of 65% or above on a practical assessment


Hourly Rate/Salary:25.80 - 28.72
Hours of Work: Must be able to work 40 hours per week morning or afternoon shifts during the winter months. Occasional overtime hours and rotation between the yards may be required.
Work Location:Various Locations
Department/Division/Section:T&W/Transportation&Works Dept,T&W/Works Operations & Mntce Division,Works Admin,Operations & Maintenance
Non-Union/Union: CUPE

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can alsocheck your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of anyaccommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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