Temporary Labourer - Roads

To apply for this position, please submit your resume online by February 2, 2025.

The period of employment is from April to September 2025.

Reporting to a Working Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Documentation and maintenance of storm sewers, drainage grates and culverts, condition of walkways and perform maintenance to same Construction projects.
• Backup to Operations Labourers Drivers as needed.
• Response to flooding calls, spills; may be involved in traffic control.
• Heavy lifting.
• Lead and provide day to day direction to students as needed.
• Set up and take down of signage, barricades and equipment for special events.
• Responsible for traffic set up for construction projects in accordance with Book 7.
• Operate various machinery; front end loader, sidewalk sweeper, sidewalk grinder, etc.
• Document and perform road patrols in accordance with Minimum Maintenance Standards.
• Operate light vehicles/equipment and hand tools.
• Day to day interaction with the public.
• Participate in litter cleaning and pick up.
• Assist with sign maintenance and manufacturing.
• Shovelling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in roads operations is preferred.
• Experience in various hand and mobile equipment.
• Experience in roads operations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Valid Ontario G licence and clean drivers abstract required (no demerit points and no more than one moving violation and one non-moving violation).
• DZ licence is an asset.
• Applicants are required to be able to perform all of the essential duties of the job as described above.

Core Behaviours

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.