Roads Maintenance Summer Student Labourer

Essex, ON, Canada

Temporary

County of Essex

Student (College)

Roads Maintenance Student Labourer

Department: Infrastructure Services
Position Type: Student, Full-time (40 hrs./week)
Location: Essex, Ontario
Posting #: COE-07-25
Posting Opening Date: January 16, 2025
Postng Closing Date: February 10, 2025

Who We Are:

The Corporation of the County of Essex is an upper-tier municipal government providing programs and services to a population of approximately 192,000 residents. The County also provides some shared services with the City of Windsor, reaching approximately 420,000 residents regionally.
The County of Essex is Canada’s warmest and most southern County; surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with unrivaled opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing and other recreational pursuits. As one of Ontario’s best kept secrets, Essex County offers an affordable mix of urban and rural living with world-class amenities and schools. We are located next to the urban center of the City of Windsor and are just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan. The Corporation offers a competitive total rewards package including generous benefits, a work-life balance program and participation in the OMERS pension plan.

Day In The Life:

Maintain County roads including repairing pot holes
Perform maintenance duties including grass cutting, weed whipping and tree trimming
Assist with traffic control at various sites
Assist with other tasks and duties, as required

What We Are Looking For:

Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and physically able to perform heavy lifting
Experience with operating a lawn tractor and weed whip is considered an asset
Mechanical skills and experience with routine maintenance is considered an asset
Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license
Must provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (Uncertified)
Must be returning to full-time studies in September 2025

Application Process:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by the posting deadline. Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted.
The County of Essex, embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Please let us know of any accommodations through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

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