B028 - Labourer - Roads Operations Job Langley area,BC Canada,Transportation

Position: 26-B028 - Labourer - Roads Operations (up to 20)

Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for up to twenty auxiliary Labourers to join our team of professionals in the Public Works Division, Roads Operations Department. Reporting to the Roads Operations Manager, in this unionized position you will perform a variety of manual work requiring physical effort and agility in the operations of semi-skilled and unskilled construction/maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in roads operations, maintenance and construction

Act as a pad-person for backhoes and a grade-person in construction of sidewalks, trenches, and roads operations

Break blacktop and concrete surfaces using pneumatic hammer and compressor accessories

Operate motorized compacting machines for backfilling and grading work and perform more complex work as required

Perform landscaping, planting and vegetation duties and install traffic signs/road markings on municipal streets

Drive a vehicle to transport materials and tools to job sites

Perform related work as required

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 with some experience in construction and maintenance or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Sound knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work

Skill in the use of a variety of tools used in general maintenance and construction work

Sound knowledge of the functions of roads operations and of the established procedures governing the work

Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and simple written instructions

Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual work outdoors in all weather

Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s License (full-privilege) with Air brake Endorsement is considered an asset

Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.

Valid BC Class 5 (full-privilege) Driver’s License or equivalent driver’s license for where you reside. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5 year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record
, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License or a Drivers Factor Report will not be accepted.

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.
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We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.