Division Crewperson (Summer Works Period) (35 Weeks) (Brooklyn) (3 Positions)

The Government of Nova Scotia•Rines Creek, NS

1d•CA$24•Onsite

About The Position

Maintaining our Provincial built infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for people like you to help our Province achieve big things. The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. There are a lot of exciting developments on the horizon in our Province, and this is your opportunity to get involved with the growth of your Provincial Infrastructure. Watch your hands-on experiences come to life as you support the maintenance and construction of various projects throughout your assigned construction area. As the Division Crewperson, there’s no worry about doing the same thing day in, day out. As is the nature of construction, things are always changing, no two days are alike, and every job is different.

Requirements

Grade 10 plus one (1) year of related experience in survey, road construction and building structures; an acceptable equivalent of education and experience will be considered.
A valid Class 5 drivers’ license is a condition of employment, and an acceptable driver abstract must be submitted before employment begins.
Written and verbal communication skills are essential for completing required documents, forms and reviewing of policies and procedures.
The ability to operate small power tools and various portable equipment is essential.
You are a self-motivated individual who works both independently with minimal supervision and participates fully as an effective team player.
You are accurate in your work and have well developed time management and organizational skills to meet established priorities.
Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential for working with staff, contractors, and the traveling public.
You consistently maintain a professional and courteous disposition and hold a high standard for client and customer service.

Nice To Haves

Traffic Control Certification
Temporary Workplace Signage Certification
Confined Space Certification
Nova Scotia Forest Products Association Tree Felling Certification
Erosion & Sediment Control Certification
Anti Stripping Certification
WHMIS Certification
First Aid and CPR Certification
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
Fall Protection Certification
Chainsaw Safety Certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for a combination of maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or construction process of the Provincial infrastructure.
Traffic control including erecting, repairing and maintaining traffic control signs.
Ditching, installing, replacing and repairing culverts.
Building, repairing, and maintaining steel/wooden bridges and guardrails.
Road surface maintenance.
Bush cutting.
General maintenance.