Works Maintainer

Job title: Works Maintainer

Company: City of Yellowknife

Job description: The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application.We are currently seeking an employee to join our Roads and Sidewalks Division as a Works Maintainer. Reporting to the Superintendent, Roads and Sidewalks and under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Roads and Sidewalks, the Works Maintainer performs a variety of tasks associated with construction, repair and maintenance of all infrastructure affiliated with the Public Works Roads & Sidewalks Division. This position may be required to assist with tasks of an interdepartmental nature in conjunction with other City departments on an as-needed basis.The incumbent requires a valid Class 3 (with airbrake endorsement and manual transmission) NWT Driver’s License and a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in an industrial setting operating a variety of equipment. Some equipment that may be utilized in this position include: loader, tandem dump truck, sand truck, skid steer (bobcat), roller packer, mini-excavator, and dump box trucks. The incumbent must be mechanically inclined and have a strong knowledge in the use and operation of various gas and power tools. A high school diploma or equivalent is also required.The City of Yellowknife offers a salary range of $77,811 – $91,543, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, and monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450. For further information or clarification of the job description, please contact Human Resources atQualified applications are required to apply no later than October 23, 2024.Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: to submit your resume.Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Expected salary: $77811 – 91543 per year

Location: Yellowknife, NT

Job date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:26:43 GMT

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