Public Works Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker

Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker - Public Works - Full-time Unionized Position

The Municipality of Colchester is centrally located within Nova Scotia between two coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty, with thriving businesses and access to all amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.

The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.

About the role: Performs a variety of semi-skilled labour activities to maintain the Municipality’s sewer systems, streets, sidewalks, buildings, and green spaces, including winter operations. Responsible for safely operating all heavy equipment and vehicles associated with the construction and maintenance operations within Public Works.

Salary Range: $26.79 per hour

Qualities to succeed in the role:

· Well-developed organizational skills

· Excellent communications skills

· Possess problem solving ability

· Possess the ambition, ability, and persistence to obtain high productivity and efficiency

· Work effectively as a team member

Education & experience required:

· Completion of grade 12 education or GED equivalent.

· Experience and demonstrated ability in operating heavy equipment and machinery to include snowplows, sidewalk plows, mini excavator, and mowing equipment.

· Experience in concrete forming and pouring, and finishing, an asset.

· Experience in the maintenance and construction procedures of a sewer system, an asset.

· Ability to obtain Wastewater Collection Certification Class 2 within 5 years.

· Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, relevant to the provisions that apply to this work.

· Class 3 Nova Scotia Drivers’ License with Air Brake endorsement preferred. Class 5 may be considered. Clear Driver’s abstract

· Successful completion of medical and vision examinations. Willing to undergo hepatitis vaccination is a condition of employment.

The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to contact Human Resources at (902) 843-4193 should assistance be required throughout the application and hiring process.

Please submit a covering letter and resume by January 24, 2024, to the Municipality of Colchester. kgrattomccarthy@colchester.caTo learn more about us, please visit our website at www.colchester.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $26.79-$30.82 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-24
Expected start date: 2024-02-05