sparwood

Casual, On-Call Public Works Labourer

Sparwood, British Columbia · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

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About the role

Performing various manual duties such as forming, screeding, finishing concrete, cutting and spreading asphalt, digging trenches & holes, placing sod, laying pipes, traffic control, and picking up garbage and litter.

The casual, on-call public works labourer is an effective team member whose contributions support the regular full-time department operators while striving to help meet organizational objectives.

Under the general direction of the Roads & Parks Supervisor, the Casual Labourer performs a variety of public services and labour tasks that are required in the maintenance of municipal infrastructure.
Physical ability to lift heavy objects, undertake labour intensive tasks, work in awkward positions and confined spaces, frequently stand and walk throughout the day and work in inclement weather
May also be required to respond to emergency situations as directed.
Assisting the Utilities crew in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment and storm water collection systems, as required by the Utilities Supervisor.

Grade 12 or equivalent
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License
Airbrake endorsement - preferred
Organizational Status
The Department works closely with other municipal departments to assist as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operating light trucks and equipment such as snow blowers, power saws, pressure washers, steam cleaners, trash pumps, and various hand tools while engaged in various maintenance and repair activities.
These duties include but are not limited to excavation, backfilling, rolling, compacting, concrete/asphalt finishing, shoveling, sanding, snow plowing and snow removal.

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
Ability to safely operate a variety of light and heavy equipment as required
Year-round road maintenance duties such as snow clearing, asphalt repair, and sweeping.
Some (1-2 years) related experience in labour or construction work, and safe operation of related tools, light trucks, and small equipment
Good interpersonal skills and effective communications skills.

This position is a unionized position under CUPE local 2698.
The 2026 hourly wage rate is $32.20/hour as per the current Collective Agreement.
Closing date for applications is open until filled.
Click on the " Apply For This Job " link to submit your resume and cover letter addressed to Manager of Human Resources.
As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in a practical portion of the interview at the District of Sparwood's Public Works Office.
Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification, and a clean driver's abstract.

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