Student Roads Maintenance – Chatham-Kent

Job Title: Student Roads Maintenance

Location: Chatham-Kent, ON

Job Description: The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is currently accepting applications for up to 15 Roads Maintenance Assistant Students. These positions will start approximately May 5, 2025, for a period up to August 29, 2025.Job descriptionThe Roads Maintenance Assistant Student will assist the Public Works division with various roads maintenance activities within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Assist with various maintenance duties such as painting, grass mowing, general clean up, etc.
• Assist with general operational duties by computer entry of data
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Assist with by-law enforcement as appropriate

Essential qualifications

• To qualify for this summer student position, students must currently be enrolled in school full-time for the 2024/2025 winter term (normally ending April, May or June) and/or returning to school full-time in the 2025 fall term (normally starting in August or September)
• Preference will be given to students with lawn maintenance, general maintenance or small equipment experience
• Students should enjoy working outdoors
• Experience working with the public or in customer service

Work environment/hours of work

• This position works outdoors
• This position works weekday hours, with occasional weekend hours

COVID-19 VaccinationThe Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.Driver’s licence/vehicle requirementsBecause of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G or G2 Ontario driver’s licence; a driver’s abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. An acceptable driver’s abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no ‘non-medical or administrative’ licence suspension in the preceding three (3) years.Essential physical and/or safety requirements

• Have physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting, up to 22.73 Kilograms (kg) (50 pounds)

• Bending: frequent stooping, twisting, kneeling (9.09 to 18.2 kgs or 20 to 40 lbs) (weed trimming, painting hydrants, pulling weeds, grinding sidewalks)
• Walking: frequent walking on level surface (sidewalk inspections for trip hazards, general walking at yards)
• Hands: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement) (installing sign hardware, shovelling, holding on to power tools (trimmers))

Benefits
This Roads Maintenance Assistant Student position will receive an hourly wage of $17.20 and vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.

Company Name: Chatham-Kent

Salary: $17200 per year

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