Public Works Team Lead

Westbank First Nation • Westbank, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Works Team Lead is responsible for performing the daily tasks required to assist in all aspects of outside maintenance operations, which includes: roads, drainage, landscape, cemetery maintenance & projects, snow removal, fleet and grounds maintenance, carpentry. Responsibilities may also include the supervision of teams of 2-3 staff to ensure work is performed safely and in adherence to established work standards.

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and an annual driver’s abstract in excellent standing which is to be submitted annually
• Successful completion of WFN’s workplace physical demands assessment
• Knowledge of computer basics (Word and Excel) as well as other electronic devices.
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Occupational First Aid Level I
• WHMIS Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
• Confined Space
• Incident Investigations
• Worksite safety inspections
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Traffic Control certificate
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and uses discretion on all matters relating to the affairs of the Westbank First Nation.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class 1 or Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement
• Landscape horticulture certificate
• Hydro-vac experience
• Heavy equipment training/experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in general construction, landscaping, maintenance work an asset.
• Knowledge and previous experience operating various pieces of equipment such as small tractors, chainsaws, jackhammers, compressors, tamping machines, snow blowers, weed eaters, lawnmowers, saws, a variety of hand tools, etc.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labour duties as part of the department's landscape and infrastructure maintenance activities and to assist fellow crewmembers to ensure economical, cost-effective, and efficient use of resources.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment and power tools such as skid steer, tractor, mini-excavator, dump truck, tamper, power rake, aerator, top dresser, lawn mower, weed-eater, cement mixer, pressure washer, saws, drills and miscellaneous hand tools.
• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks related to roads, bus stops, drainage systems, landscape projects and grounds maintenance, carpentry and new asset construction.
• Performs minor repairs and assists with assembly, removal and adjustments of attachments to various pieces of equipment.
• Arranges for traffic control, the placement of barricades and warning lights around work projects in high and low traffic situations and adverse weather.
• Completes assigned tasks on time and on budget.
• Considers, prioritizes and acts on the needs of both internal and external Clients.
• Delivers excellent service and project deliverables.
• Ability to be self-motivated with personal initiative to start and complete projects with pre-approval when required.
• Knowledge of plan reading, pipe locating, and map reading (paper and digital).
• Being part of the rotating on-call schedule is required for this position which includes responding to after hour calls within a 20-minute response time and takes corrective action as required.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Westbank First Nation laws, policies, standards and procedures and as directed by the.
• Carries out other duties as may be required or assigned by a Supervisor.
• Follows the health, safety and environmental program and protocols, and buys into the strict safety culture of the industry.
• Sets positive examples relative to the HSE program and protocols.
• Demonstrates sound understanding of hazard identification, assessment and control. Leads hazard assessment process on projects.
• Conducts required HSE inspections and audits.
• Ensures all team members receive adequate safety training.
• Demonstrates effective basic investigative and reporting skills: identifies lessons learned and works toward continuous HSE improvement.
• Communicates clear and consistent information regarding HSE issues.
• Shows appreciation for those who demonstrate safe behaviors and coaches those who do not.
• Works with others to achieve shared goals, and takes responsibility for individual actions to achieve consistent results.
• Contributes to team goals and project objectives.
• Within scope of experience, provides adequate guidance, where necessary and directed, provides supervision: seeks opportunities in leading project teams.
• Provides feedback, guidance, encouragement and recognition to team members.
• Ability to take and follow instruction and input from all levels of the team.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues as a team member and independently.
• All persons employed by Westbank First Nation will be required to assist the organization in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.
• Contributes to the organization with a clear understanding of the organization’s goals, core functions and values.
• Can articulate the organization's core products and services.
• Demonstrates the basic skills required by an effective project manager.
• Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Understands the importance of the department's key performance indicators.
• Understands the financial components at a project level.
• Takes pride in delivering high quality service to meet or exceed expectations, goals and objectives.
• Takes responsibility for career direction: actively identifies and completes performance goals and professional development plan.
• Participates in external industry events and/or training.
• Organizes and executes work to meet organizational goals and objectives, and meets or exceeds quality standards.
• Provides input on policies and procedures.
• Understands the relationship between an individual project budget and the overall departmental and organizational budgets: how one impacts the other.
• Understands departmental objectives: creates related performance goals and associated developmental plans.
• Accurately interprets the elements of a project plan.
• Understands the importance of risks and liabilities: knows limits.
• Effectively and appropriately interacts with others to build relationships, exerts positive influence on others, and shares ideas and information.
• Support project and/or department-related written communication in all forms, including emails, letters, memos and reports/logs.
• Understands importance of and responsibility for regular communication.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex concepts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Listens to and understands others: strives to tactfully resolve differences, and build trust and respect.
• Presents ideas and concepts clearly in a meeting or formal presentation.
• Constructively resolves conflict.
• Sets a good example: is a role model for junior staff.
• Assumes increasing ownership of work and assigned projects: willing to admit mistakes when necessary.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals, takes swift and decisive action even in difficult situations.
• Proactively looks for ways to improve technical and industry knowledge.
• Mentors: provides informal guidance and career development to junior staff.
• Seeks opportunities to work with and learn from leaders to develop leadership skills.

Benefits

• Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan with a 9.31% employer contribution following the eligibility period
• comprehensive extended health and dental coverage
• flexible time-off provisions
• education and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED