Maintenance Labourer

Municipality of the County of Inverness•Inverness, NS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infrastructure Maintenance Labourer plays a key role in supporting the maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructure, with a primary focus on water and sewer systems. This position involves physical work and requires agility to perform a variety of manual tasks in diverse weather conditions, as well as travel to multiple sites. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality performance. Occasional emergency response outside of regular working hours, including evenings and weekends, is expected.

Requirements

Experience in municipal sewer and water system repair and installation.
Familiarity with road construction and utility work is an asset.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work cooperatively and safely as part of a team, as well as independently.
Demonstrated commitment to a safe work culture, incorporating safe work practices in daily activities, and attending training as required.
Ability to demonstrate accountability, sound judgment, and initiative, while maintaining required records.
Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
Capable of using SiteDocs or other municipal software to record and document safety talks, toolbox talks, incident reports, hazard identification, and other related health and safety reports.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to the municipality.
High school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED); post-secondary training in a related trade is considered an asset.
Experience in a related field; municipal or public service experience considered an asset; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Valid class 5 driver’s licence with clean driver’s abstract.
Valid certification or willingness to obtain: Standard First Aid
Traffic Control Person (TCP) and Temporary Workplace Signer
Confined Space Awareness
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Awareness
Fall Protection
Defensive/Winter Driving
Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations
Equipment Operation Training (as applicable): Excavator, backhoe, sidewalk plow, skid steer.
Chainsaw Safety (if applicable)
Class 1 Distribution Certification (NSECC requirement)
Class 1 Waste Collection Certification (NSECC requirement)
Leak Detection – Water Distribution

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary training in a related trade
Municipal or public service experience
Familiarity with road construction and utility work

Responsibilities

Assist with the maintenance and repair of municipal water and wastewater distribution systems, including manholes, valves, hydrants, and service connections.
Support sewer and water hook-ups, shutoff repairs, and valve maintenance.
Participate in daily pre-work job assessments and toolbox talks.
Assist with traffic control setup and safety reviews prior to maintenance or repair work.
Perform manual tasks such as shoveling, digging, and backfilling as required.
Perform asphalt cuts, sidewalk repairs, and restoration of work sites following infrastructure repairs.
Assist with sidewalk snow removal, including shoveling, plowing, and salting during winter months.
Support the Buildings and Grounds team on related tasks when required.
Assist with organizing the inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment, and maintain cleanliness and organization of the service bay and work areas.
Participate in daily pre-work job assessments and toolbox talks, ensuring that all job specific safety reviews, controls, and other requirements are in place prior to beginning work.
Conduct routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, including reporting equipment deficiencies, repairs, or safety concerns.
Operate assigned municipal vehicles with GPS systems and regularly verify that the system is functioning correctly, reporting any issues promptly.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and municipal policies.
Collaborate effectively with co-workers and management to promote a safe and positive workplace culture, while contributing to continuous improvement and service quality.
Maintain courteous and positive public relations with residents of the community, representatives of organizations, and visitors.
Respond to after-hours or emergency infrastructure maintenance needs, including water main breaks and sewer backups, including evenings and weekends.