* Please Note: This position is not with the County of Lambton. It is with our Community Partner the City of Sarnia. Application instructions are included in the posting. *
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Vacancy Number:202532
Job Status: Permanent Fulltime(40hoursperweek)
Union: CUPE Local 153
Salary and Benefits: $26.95/hour; $28.31 after successful completion of the probationary period along with a competitive benefits package complete with extended health and dental benefits access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) and enrollment in OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan. Public Works offers training opportunities with the ability to qualify for a variety of positions within the department with hourly rates ranging from $30.00 to $32.84 (2025 rates).
Closing Date: May 23 2025
About the Position
Step into a role that offers more than just a jobit provides a gateway to diverse career paths and professional growth. As a Public Works Labourer youll work alongside dedicated staff in various disciplines maintaining and enhancing our community infrastructure. From street and sidewalk upkeep to water and sewer systems maintenance your contributions will make a promising impact.
With abundant room for growth and opportunities for job movement your career path with us is wide open. Given the diverse range of job classifications within the Public Works repertoire progression into specialized positions is a fundamental part of the operational workflow. Additional qualifications and certifications will be considered towards diverse qualified lists and callin opportunities.
With access to continuous training and development programs as well as competitive rates youll have the chance to hone your expertise making this role an excellent foundation for a long and fulfilling career.
Position Requirements
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Class G drivers license is required.
- Class DZ license is considered an asset.
- Note: Applicants who do not currently hold a Class DZ license must be willing and able to obtain it within the sixmonth probationary period.
- Book 7 training is considered an asset
- Experience in plowing and salting in a municipal setting (roads sidewalks etc.) considered an asset
- Physical demands Ability to lift over 10kg extended periods of driving (sitting) standing pushing pulling reaching etc. on a regular basis
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities
- Trades or construction experience
- KnowledgeandcompetencyoftheHighwayTrafficActEmploymentStandardsAct and Occupational Health and Safety Act (Green Book)
- Experiencewithoperatingavarietyofmaintenanceequipment and toolssafelyandefficiently
- Reliableandcooperativewiththeabilitytoworkscheduledshiftworkandafterhours emergency and weatherrelated callins
- Abilitytoworkaloneorwithminimum supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment and interact tactfully with the citizens of Sarnia