Operations Maintenance Worker (Roads & Drainage - up to 8 positions) - Temporary Full-time Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on February 8, 2012 at 4:30 PM Job ID: U021 (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 a temporary full-time (from approx. February 27, 2012 to approx. November 30, 2012) Operations Maintenance Worker to join our team of professionals in the Engineering Division, Operations ??? Roads & Drainage Department. Reporting to the Roads and Drainage Manager, 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 considerable independent judgment and initiative, you will be responsible for: ??? Installing, replacing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of street, traffic and other signs; ??? Painting traffic lines crosswalks, safety zones, parking stalls and other road markings, using brushes, spray equipment and hand operating lining devices. ??? Assist with pavement maintenance tasks such as cracksealing and patching. ??? Assist with drainage maintenance task including manhole, catchbasin and pipe installation and repair. ??? Assist with boulevard maintenance tasks such as vegetation control and community cleanliness. ??? Assisting in the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation and drainage systems; ??? Operating a dump, flat, panel or service truck of between 5,100 and 24,000 pounds GVW to perform related duties; ??? Assisting in the installation and repair of water and or sewer services, flushing of mains, servicing hydrants, and other related duties; ??? Ensuring safe work practices; ??? Performing other related work as required. Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by training courses and considerable related experience in construction and/or maintenance is preferred. It is essential for you to possess a valid class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement BC driver???s license. The CUPE rate of pay is $25.96 per hour (2011 rates) 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#: U021 along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to: Mail or in person: Township of Langley Human Resources Division, 4th Floor 20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 Email: Visit the Careers section of website at tol.ca for information on how to apply The closing date for this competition is by 4:30pm Wednesday, February 8, 2012. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Educational Requirements: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by training courses and considerable related experience in construction and/or maintenance is 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: February 2, 2012 08:30 AM Closing Date: February 8, 2012 04:30 PM Back