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SalaryCalling all Students!
The County of Huron’s
Public Works Department
is seeking
Temporary Full-time Road Maintenance Students to Join the Team!
*Positions available in Zurich, Wroxeter, and Auburn*
Position Summary:
This position requires a person to safely perform and assist other employees with various Road Maintenance and inspection activities.
What We Offer:
At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first. We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities. When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge. We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff. When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand. It’s a great place to work!
Role and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction and supervision of full time staff, perform various activities such as:
- Traffic control
- Grass cutting
- Tree cutting and removal
- Sign installation and replacements
- Placing and leveling soil/gravel
- Seeding
- Pothole patching
- Various inspection activities
- Safely operate various power tools and equipment.
- Complete all tasks in compliance with all applicable safety legislation, regulations, guidelines and policies.
- Student shall provide their own safety shoes, safety vests, work gloves and hard hats and safety eye-wear if prescription is required.
- Hearing protection and non-prescription safety eye-wear will be provided.
- Hours may vary. Typically 10 hour days Monday – Thursday. Overtime will be limited and be compensated by Time-Off-in-Lieu (TOIL).
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- Pursuing post-secondary diploma or degree in trades or engineering field.
- Class “G” driver’s licence and a clean driver’s abstract
- Candidates must be able to provide their own transportation to and from home and the assigned patrol yard and could be assigned to any patrol in Huron County.
Preferred Skills:
- General computer use skills
- Current Driver’s Abstract
- Valid Ontario Drivers Licence, G2 (minimum)
Successful candidates will have to make an appointment for customized hearing protection. Instructions will be given at the time the position is offered.
Competitive Compensation:
- Starting at $16.86 to $23.85 per hour, as per the 2023 non-union student wage grid; plus an additional $2.00 per hour for environmental factors.
- Ability to contribute to an OMERS pension plan.
Please forward your letter of application and resume by 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2024, to: humanresources[at]huroncounty[dot]ca
OR
Apply in person at our student job fair; taking place on February 22, 2024, between 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm at the Huron County Museum (110 North Street, Goderich ON).
Submission Guidelines:
We would love to have you join our team! To apply for this position, please ensure that:
- Email subject is “2024 – Road Maintenance Student – and the location to which you are applying for”
- The cover letter is a maximum of one page
- Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
- The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)
We look forward to hearing from you!
Posted – Feb 2, 2024
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
