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Public Relations Specialist Halton Hills Under the direction of Public Works Supervisory staff, successful applicants will perform Public Works maintenance activities in a professional, productive, and efficient manner on road allowances, drainage systems, parking lots, parks, traffic control devices and other Town assets.Accountabilities:Participate in public works activities following prescribed methods for maintenance of roads, bridges, culverts, trees, ditches, storm sewer systems, sidewalks, curbs, traffic control devices, parks, and trails.Operate 3 and 5 tonne snowplow trucks with computerized material spreading controllers, pickup trucks with snowplow and spreaders, and municipal tractors with attachments.Safely and efficiently clear snow from roads, culdesacs, cemeteries, sidewalks, and parking lots completing all activities to Town standards.Operate other equipment, including wheeled loaders, wood chippers, single axle vehicles and tractors with attachments.Competently perform flag person activities in accordance with traffic safety regulations.Operate hand and power tools in a safe and productive manner to complete maintenance activities.Provide excellent customer service to staff, outside agencies and the public while always interacting in a positive manner.Maintaining a teamwork approach to all operations.Qualifications:A Secondary school diploma or equivalent education and experience.Valid Ontario class ''D'' license with ''Z'' endorsement and can provide a current driver''s abstract.Physical ability to meet the requirements of public works activities, including being able to consistently lift 20-kilograms in weight.Knowledge of the Town of Halton Hills Road systems, parks and facilities.Winter control experience is an asset.Good communication skills, including written, verbal and listening.Knowledge of the proper usage of all personal protective equipment.Municipal work experience and chain saw certification is an asset.Hours of Work: Successful candidates can expect to work varying shifts. Winter hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. or scheduled on a Winter Patrol shift which could include weekends and holidays. In addition, successful candidates may be required to be on standby for weekends, and work overtime as required, including weekends and holidays.Compensation: $25.67 Seasonal Labourer classification as specified in the Collective Agreement between the Town of Halton Hills and C.U.P.E. Local 73.This posting is not for a current vacancy. Applicants may be considered for future opportunities as they arise.#J-18808-Ljbffr