Maintenance Labourer

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.