Labourers (8 positions) - Temporary Full-time Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on February 2, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: U011 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Operations - Roads & Drainage Job Description: Join a ???Community of Communities??? ??? the Township of Langley, home to over 100,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth. The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for 8 temporary full-time (from approx. March 1, 2010 to approx. October 29, 2010) Labourers to join our team of professionals in the Engineering Division, Operations ??? Roads and Drainage Department. Reporting to the Manager, Roads and Drainage, the successful applicants will have sound knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment applicable to several functional areas of construction and maintenance work. You must have sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions. Exercising some independent judgment and initiative, you will be responsible for: ??? Working on a boulevard crew doing vegetation maintenance using chainsaws, line trimmers, bush blades and associated hand tools. ??? Performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and construction of roads, pavements, sewers, waterworks and in street cleaning and sanitation. ??? Acting as a grademan to effectively correct and precisely grade from stakes and readings in the construction of sidewalks, trenches, roadways and similar areas. ??? Acting as a padman for backhoes. ??? Breaking blacktop and concrete surfaces using pneumatic hammers and compressor accessories. ??? Using motorized compacting machines in backfilling and grading work and independently performing the more complex work. ??? Driving a pick-up truck to transport materials and tools to job sites. ??? Performing other related work as required. This position requires completion of Grade 10 and it is essential for you to possess a valid Class 5 (full-privilege) BC driver???s license plus some experience in general construction and maintenance work. A class 3 driver???s license with air brake endorsement would be preferred. The CUPE rate of pay is $23.96 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00 am ??? 4:30 pm. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your r??sum?? quoting competition#: U011 along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to: Human Resources Division, Township of Langley 20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately we are unable to accept resumes via email at this time. The closing date for this competition is 4:30 pm, Tuesday, February 2, 2010. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Educational Requirements: This position requires completion of Grade 10 and it is essential for you to possess a valid Class 5 (full-privilege) BC driver???s license plus some experience in general construction and maintenance work. A class 3 driver???s license with air brake endorsement would be preferred. Web Address: tol.ca Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: Fax: 604.533.6129 Opening Date: January 20, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: February 2, 2010 04:30 PM Back