SUMMARY

Reporting to the superintendent of public works, the labourer, working individually and in teams, performs various semi-specialized and manual tasks related to the maintenance, repair and construction of public works, consisting mainly of roads, the water supply and sewer system, and transport, using a variety of equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Water and sewer system

• Install water, sewer and storm sewer mains, fire hydrants and valves, including digging and filling holes and trenches
• Repair manholes, catch basins, drains, storm sewers and culverts
• Install accessories for manholes, connections and trench backfill

2.       Roads and transportation

• Clear snow and spread salt and sand on public roads
• Prepare roads for marking
• Direct traffic as a flagman
• Communicate information on road conditions
• Assist with measuring and alignment work
• Install and maintain traffic signs

3.       General duties

• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facilities
• Prepare land, tools and materials for construction work
• Participate in earthwork and landscaping projects
• Operate heavy machinery
• Use appropriate electrical and manual equipment in the performance of duties
• Perform all other related tasks

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license

• Minimum Class 3E (including air brakes)

Certification

Passing mark on the City’s exam that tests the ability to operate the following heavy machinery:

• Street sweeper
• Heavy-duty truck (tandem) for salt and/or materials transport
• Loader with bucket
• Backhoe loader (complete)
• Snow removal loader
• One-man snowplow (truck)
• Sewer cleaner
• Grader
• Versatile tractor
• Sidewalk tractor
• Versatile tractor with Normand snowblower

Training

• Training in the use of heavy machinery (asset)
• Additional training may be required based on operational needs
• Passing mark, within two (2) years, on the City’s exam that tests the ability to operate a Vohl excavator and snowblower

Experience

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in water and sewer system construction, and a working knowledge of the principles of construction and repair of water and sewer mains, fire hydrants, valves, accessories, manholes, lateral services and others used in municipal water and sewer systems
• Experience operating an excavator and a Vohl snowblower (asset)

Knowledge

• Fluent spoken and written French and English

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Initiative and sound judgment
• Ability to work without ongoing supervision
• Ability to communicate and interact easily with people in general
• Calm demeanour when responding to questions and complaints from the general public and others in the performance of duties
• Positive attitude with respect to the interests of the municipality and the community in general
• Ability to perform the manual skills required of the work requested
• Physical ability to do the work assigned
• Punctuality and regular attendance
• Good past record of job performance
• Respect for the City of Dieppe’s confidentiality rules and organizational values

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours/week (various shifts - day, evening and weekend)

SALARY

• As per CUPE Local 4679 collective agreement

CLOSING DATE

The deadline to submit an application is April 22, 2026 à 23 h 59.

N.B.: The above statements reflect the characteristic aspects of the job in question and are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They should not, however, be considered an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, abilities, and inherent requirements of the position. All staff members may, from time to time, be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities, as needed.

Please note that the municipality officially declared itself a francophone city offering bilingual services in 2000 (Municipal Administration Language Policy A-9). French is the City’s working language, and all staff must be able to speak and write in French and English.

Review - May 2024 - Human Resources Department