Department: Transportation Services Department
Term: May to August 2024 (approximate 4-month term)
Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM. (40 hours per week). Some overtime is required.
Summary:
Reporting to the Lead Hand for the designated Patrol Area, the student will assist in the completion of scheduled summer road maintenance. The main duties will include traffic control (flag-person), weed trimming using a gas powered ‘weed-eater', sign repairs, road patrol, hand patching and other duties as required. Lighter duties will include general maintenance/repair of county shop buildings, and may include sweeping, painting, and other general housekeeping duties.
Candidates must be willing to work weekday overtime as required.
Students will receive in-depth Health & Safety training provided by SDG County prior to beginning work.
Qualifications:
The candidate must:
- be a student who is enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies in the fall;
- possess a valid Class G or G2 Ontario driver's licence; and
- possess good interpersonal skills and pay special attention to safety and detail.
Experience with small tools and weed trimmers is an asset.
Successful applicants will be required to provide a driver's abstract indicating a clean driving record, prior to commencement.
Note: Summer Students are responsible for supplying their own C.S.A. approved work boots, with steel toes and shanks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This posting will remain open until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being selected for an interview will be contacted. The County will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code during the hiring process.