Employment Opportunity (Casual): Winter Maintenance Technicians

Updated: December 12, 2024

The positions have been filled.

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield extends appreciation to all applicants.

Updated: November 26, 2024

Application Deadline Extended: Until positions are filled

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is a dynamic and vibrant community, known for being Neighbours by Nature – A welcoming place for all to live, grow and thrive.

The Town is seeking to recruit two (2) motivated individuals to work within the Public Works Department team as casual Winter Maintenance Technicians.

The successful candidates will make a difference by providing seasonal maintenance, including snow and ice control, throughout the community.

Job Description and Duties

  • Perform snow and ice control within the community.
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
  • Tend to operate a variety of machines and equipment.
  • Perform minor preventative maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • May participate in traffic control set-up and removal.
  • Other tasks as required.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • High School Diploma.
  • Class 3 Driver’s Licence.
  • Plow truck operating experience (1 – 3 years).
  • Previous municipal maintenance and rehabilitation experience considered an asset (1 – 3 years).
  • Ability to operate and maintain a variety of required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Available to be on-call from November until May.
  • Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
  • Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.

Wage commensurate with relevant experience.

Selected candidates will be required to submit a criminal record check and driver abstract prior to being engaged.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume by November 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. via email to: hr@towngbw.ca

Questions

May be directed to Bruce Gault, Public Works Commissioner, before November 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. via the email above.

Town Contact Information

Phone: (506) 738-6400
Email: administration@towngbw.ca
In-person: 
609 River Valley Drive, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)

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