Temporary Labourer (Sanitary and Stormwater)
Description
Temporary Labourer (Sanitary and Stormwater)
Job Status: Temporary Full-Time
Pay & Grade: $25.32 Hourly Grade/Band: 5500
Hours of Work:40 Hours per week
Initial location: Kitchener Operations Facility
Posting period:April 1, 2025 to April 18, 2025 (at 6:00pm)
Overview
Working as part of the Sanitary and Stormwater Utilities team, the Temporary Labourer role will assist with the maintenance, repairs, flushing and cleaning of the storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Watercourse maintenance:
- Inspection of stormwater maintenance facilities and stream reaches,
- Brush cutting, trimming, debris clean up, and fence repairs.
- Responding to emergency spills.
- Assist with Pipe repairs, ditching and sediment removal:
- Inspection of ditches and culverts throughout the city and assessing and providing recommendation for repair/replacement.
- Perform repairs on ditches, culverts, and stormwater/sanitary sewer main and services.
- Remove sediment accumulated in ditches, culverts (inlets/outlets), and watercourses.
- Assist in flushing and cleaning of storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
- Assist in pumping station wet well cleaning.
- Operation of snow removal equipment, as required in the winter.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent.
- Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing and ability to provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
- Preference given to applicants with valid MTO “DZ” class drivers license.
- Preference given to applicants with Wastewater Collection License.
- Experience in trades and municipal work considered an asset.
- Reliable and dependable with the ability to participate as an effective team member.
- Ability to effectively work with and interact with customers.
- To be considered for Full Time Permanent employment as a Wastewater Collection Operator, you must have a valid MTO “DZ” Drivers License in good standing and be available to respond to on call work within 45 minutes to site.
- Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
Department/Division:Infrastructure Services, Sanitary and Stormwater Utilities
Group: CUPE 68
Competition Number: 2025-080
Job Code: 5500
Number of positions: 4