Skilled Labourer (Enviro Depot) - Public Works (2 vacancies)
Woodstock, ON, Canada
Full Time
Entry Level
2025-41
SKILLED LABOURER (ENVIRO DEPOT) - PUBLIC WORKS
(2 vacancies)
(2 vacancies)
Reporting to: Public Works Supervisor
Department: Public Works
Classification: PERMANENT Full Time; Unionized
Salary Range: $31.80/hour as per Schedule “A”
Hours of Work: As per CA.
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 p.m. May 30, 2025
Why City of Woodstock?
Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:
- Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
- Competitive Wages,
- Option to join a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City,
- Training opportunities to support you in this role,
- And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.
Perform various manual labour duties such as, but not limited to:
- Work on the asphalt crew:
- Set up traffic control,
- Assist in performing crack sealing activities,
- Shovel and rake asphalt,
- Operate asphalt roller, paver, tack coat sprayer and mini recycler,
- Sweep up loose asphalt,
- Operate self-propelled road saw.
- Work on the asphalt crew:
- Work on the concrete crew:
- Set up traffic control measures,
- Follow safe excavation practices for the removal of existing concrete,
- Construct and install wooden concrete forms,
- Shovel gravel, place and finish concrete,
- Operate a self-propelled road saw.
- Assist Vactor Truck Operator with routine flushing and cleaning catch basins.
- Work on the sewer crew:
- Perform sewer repairs to sanitary and storm sewer systems,
- Follow safe excavation practices,
- Set up traffic control measures,
- Set pipes to grade and backfill trenches using proper construction techniques.
- Repair manholes and catch basins:
- Enter manholes using safety equipment and follow confined space entry procedures,
- Follow safe excavation practices,
- Set frames and grates to grade,
- Set up traffic control measures.
- Clear debris from roadways:
- Operate a woodchipper,
- Operate a chain saw.
- Operate a trackless with various attachments such as: leaf loader, snow blower, sidewalk plow, boom flail mower, front flail mower, salter, and sweeper.
- Operate the tow motor.
- Drive a single axle or tandem axle dump truck to haul materials to various job sites.
- Apply cold patch to roads needing repairs and report work completed to the Supervisor.
- Perform winter control duties, such as but not inclusive of:
- Shovel snow from City properties and walkways.
- Operate snowplow/underbody plow on a route while following standard operating procedures,
- Operate a salt truck on a route while following standard operating procedures,
- Operate a trackless on a route.
- Work at the Bulk Item and HHW Depot:
- Assist and direct members of the public to the appropriate locations for waste disposal,
- Answer questions related to waste management,
- Safely handle and prepare Household Hazardous Waste for safe storage and shipping,
- Keep the site clean and maintained.
- Oversee/supervise the work of contract recyclers on a recycling route.
- Perform traffic maintenance duties:
- Set up traffic control measures,
- Fix or replace traffic signs,
- Paint pavement markings.
- Perform other duties as required, such as, but not inclusive of:
- Act as a mechanics helper,
- Paint and clean equipment,
- Wash, fuel, and general equipment maintenance,
- Perform annual sewer inspections,
- Perform annual sign inspections.
- Work under close supervision.
- Work on the concrete crew:
Qualifications:
- Grade 10 or equivalent and/or relevant experience will be considered.
- Valid Class “DZ” Driver’s License and good driving history.
- Standard First Aid/CPR certification.
- Experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment is an asset.
- Training with MTO Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation is an asset.
Working Conditions:
- Subject to working in all weather conditions.
- Works in dirty conditions and is required to do heavy lifting.
- Subject to shift work and overtime as required.
The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock 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 the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [email protected]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check and reference checks as well as proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.
We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca.
We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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