Division Crewperson (Year Round) (Beechville and Bedford)

The Government of Nova Scotia•Bedford, NS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintaining provincial built infrastructure is a significant task, and this role contributes to the growth of Nova Scotia's Provincial Infrastructure. The Department of Public Works supports 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries. This position offers hands-on experience in the maintenance and construction of various projects within an assigned construction area. As a Division Crewperson, the work is varied, with no two days being the same, and each job being 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.
Self-motivated individual who works both independently with minimal supervision and participates fully as an effective team player.
Accurate in work with well-developed time management and organizational skills to meet established priorities.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential for working with staff, contractors, and the traveling public.
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 processes 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.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health
Dental
Life Insurance
General illness
Short and Long Term Disability
Vacation
Employee and Family Assistance Programs
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