Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker

Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.

The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.

The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.

Performs a variety of semi-skilled labour activities to maintain the Municipality’s sewer systems, streets, sidewalks, buildings, and green spaces, including winter snow removal operations. Responsible for safely operating all heavy equipment and vehicles associated with the construction and maintenance operations within Public Works. This is a permanent, full-time, unionized position. 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday daytime hours, outside of winter operations.

$30.13-$34.66 hourly

• Group Benefits
  - Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D
• Retirement Plan
  - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Fitness and Well-being Incentives
• Parental Leave Top-Up

• Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery to include snowplows, sidewalk plows, mini excavator, and mowing equipment.
• Experience in concrete forming and pouring, and finishing, an asset.
• Experience in the maintenance and construction procedures of a sewer system, an asset.
• Ability to obtain Wastewater Collection Certification Class 2 within 5 years.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, relevant to the provisions that apply to this work.
• Class 3 Nova Scotia Drivers’ License with Air Brake endorsement preferred.
  
  Class 5 may be considered.
• Conditions of employment include successful completion of medical and vision examinations, satisfactory criminal record check and driver’s abstract.

The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted or updated on the status of their application.

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