Job Description

Requisition ID: 2242
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Casual
Fixed Term Duration: As Required
Number of Openings: 3
Bi-weekly Working Hours: As Required
Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, Solid Waste Services
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level: PL5
Rate*: $ 37.56
COLA**: Bi-Weekly - $480
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Open until filled
Posting Type: Internal and External

• All CUPE job rates are currently under review and are subject to change.

**COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) amount listed is based on full-time hours, for casual/part-time positions COLA will be prorated based on hours worked.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, perform manual labourer duties; clean and maintain all assigned areas/facilities, operate a variety of small equipment, and perform general labour tasks in assigned department. Remain flexible to respond to the immediate needs of your area to increase overall effectiveness of operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain assigned areas using various small hand and power tools and equipment.
• Operate assigned equipment and light motorized vehicles such as small engine equipment, lawn tractors, implements, pick-up trucks, litter control equipment, and skid steers.
• Load, unload and deliver material and supplies.
• Perform clean up and minor maintenance duties in assigned facilities and grounds, in all weather conditions.
• Provide assistance to other departments when required.
• Assist with inspections if required by assigned area.
• Clean out manholes and sewer mains.
• Collect refuse in parks, playgrounds, and streets.
• Erect street signs.
• Dig holes and trenches.
• Direct traffic during street construction projects.
• Manually sweep sidewalks.
• Assist in the painting of street lines and crosswalks.
• Assist in the maintenance of wooden sidewalks, steps, fences, and guardrails.
• Assist in the maintenance of underground vaults, manholes and catch basins.
• Assist tradesmen in general building maintenance and construction.
• Ability to work shifts and weekends.
• Will perform various duties related to Winter Works Operations.
• If assigned at the Water or Wastewater Facilities the following will also apply:

• Perform general labourer tasks related to and not limited to the repair and maintenance of all municipal treatment and collection facilities.
• Provide assistance to the treatment operation, septage inspections, bio-solids operation and maintenance trades.
• Perform basic fleet maintenance.
• Operate recycling equipment such as crushers, conveyors, loaders, hydraulic forklifts, etc.
• Coordinate activities related to hazardous waste collection and storage.
• May be required to respond to public inquiries in an effective manner.
• Occasionally will be required in coordinating Landfill operations under the direction of Landfill Attendant.
• Maintain daily records.
• Perform all other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must communicate effectively and understand instruction and safety procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate dependability and reliability.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labour for extended durations of time in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of this position on an ongoing basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year related labourer experience is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class five (5) Operator\'s License is required.
• A valid Alberta Class three (3) driver\'s license is an asset.
• Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
• Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB\'s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

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Current employees must apply through the internal Careers site.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo