Position Overview:
About the Company:
The City of Saint John is partnering with Drake International to welcome new and diverse talent as temporary labourers (40 hours per week) in Public Works.
About the Role:
Do you enjoy working outside? Do you have construction experience? Are you a hard-working, reliable team player who would like to add working for the city to your résumé? If you answered yes to the questions above, please read on! We are hiring team-oriented, motivated temporary employees to join the Public Works and Transportation team for up to 6 months. Whether you already have the skills, or this is your first application, we're happy to train you if you're eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities:
•You will be working with our experienced outside labour force to provide the public with excellent service in:
oConcrete sidewalk and curb repairs
oAsphalt replacement and repair
oTraffic line painting
oMowing
oLitter-picking
oStormwater ditches and pipes
oAnd more
•Your training and experience will guide which assignments are given to you.
Qualifications:
•You come to work every day in all weather, ready to work - and you're willing to work hard.
•Able to perform a variety of physical tasks.
•Road construction and/or highway control training/experience would be an asset.
•Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
•Applicants must undergo a driver's abstract review and a criminal background check as part of the hiring process.
•Must have CSA approved work boots.
What's In It For You?
When you join the team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
•A temporary position at $20.54 per hour for up to 6 months.
•Forty-hour work week with day and night shifts available.
•A 4- or 5-day work week (Specific shift to be determined).
•On-the-job training as needed - and the experience to show for it when the job finishes.
•A variety of tasks.
•Personal Protective Equipment supplied (Excluding CSA approved work boots).
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply to this position, please click on the link below which will direct your application to Drake International, Saint John location, who are partnering with the City of Saint John to fill the positions.
About Us:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups and who are qualified will be given preference at the time of selection.
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