Temporary Labourer (Sanitary and Stormwater) at City of Kitchener

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.

(Temporary Full Time for Approximately 6 Months)

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.
• Repond to and assist with sewer backups.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Education

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent.
  
  

Experience

• Experience in trades and municipal work.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• As part of the recruitment process, all candidates must successfully complete an assessment to proceed to the next stage.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Reliable and dependable with the ability to participate as an effective team member.
• Ability to effectively work with and interact with customers.