At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform manual labour duties like planting, cleaning, and road maintenance.
- Company: Join the City of Dryden's Public Works team.
- Benefits: Earn $28.09/hour with benefits and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: High School Diploma and experience with groundskeeping equipment required.
The predicted salary is between 28.09 - 28.09 $ per hour.
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Department: Public Works
Closing: 4:00pm, Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Location: Public Works
Reports to: Public Works Operations Manager
Status: Full Time Permanent - 40.0 hours per week
Union: IBEW Local 1730
Hourly Wage: $28.09 per hour with benefits as per the current IBEW Local 1730 Collective Agreement
Job Summary: Reporting to the Public Works Operations Manager, or designate, will be responsible to perform a broad range of manual labour duties including planting, digging, raking, cleaning, painting, shoveling, snow shoveling and general care and maintenance of municipal and park properties. Duties may include assisting with road construction & maintenance – road painting, pot hole patching.
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Demonstrated experience operating lawn maintenance and grounds keeping equipment including small hand tools
- Demonstrated courteous and polite manner when dealing with the public
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Must have and maintain a valid 'G' driver's license; 'DZ' license would be considered an asset
- Ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle
- Must be physically fit to complete manual labour duties and able to lift up to fifty (50) lbs
The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources, or designate. We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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