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Job ID #32081: Labourer/Truck Driver Cemeteries (PERIODIC) Union: CUPE Local 5167 Job Description ID #: 884 Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday July 2nd, 2026. Duration: 1 permanent full-time vacancy and 4 temporary full-time vacancies (12+ months) Vacancy type: This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise during the period noted above Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Summary Of Duties

Reports to a Supervisor, Cemeteries. Performs labouring and grounds maintenance duties in City cemeteries. Drives truck or service vehicle as required.

GENERAL DUTIES

Drives truck.

Performs preventative maintenance on truck and equipment.

Loads and unloads tools and equipment.

Operates equipment such as bobcat and tractor to maintain grounds.

Picks up and delivers equipment, supplies and materials such as sod, crypts, earth, planks, stringers, dressing, device and tent.

Transports human remains for reinterment.

Loads and unloads leaves for winter grave sites.

Plows cemetery roads.

Picks up and disposes of garbage and debris.

Mixes fuels for various equipment.

Performs Labourer duties.

Hooks up and tows compressor and giant vacuum.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Qualifications

Previous experience related to duties listed above. Must possess a valid "DZ" Drivers' Licence Able to follow written instructions in performing a variety of tasks such as operate vehicle or assist on trade, craft-type work including performing minor maintenance to buildings and outdoor structures such as repairing and painting buildings, benches, fences and guardrails and ability to install and maintain waterlines in cemeteries (flushing out, turning on and off as required). Must be able to perform a varied of tasks such as operate vehicles in a safe manner, perform basic preventative maintenance on vehicles, tools and equipment and maintain gravesites and grounds by sodding, deeding and levelling. Previous experience related to performing maintenance duties such as: remove, clean and shovel snow from walkways and stairways, spread sand or ice melting material on sidewalks and stairs, dig and pour foundations for monuments and perform ground groom such as grass cutting, trimming and raking and removal of leaves. Perform a variety of cemetery-related tasks such as: place planks to guide backhoe and truck in preparation of gravesite, shore, square and level gravesite, install and remove lowering devices, shoring platforms, tents and dressings, install grave liner lids, backfill, level and replace sod at gravesite, locate grave and set up markers and remove human remains for re-interment. Ability to operate tools and equipment in a safe manner such as push and riding mowers, weedeaters, whacker compactor, skill and chainsaws, leaf blowers, trimmer, trash pump, and rototiller. Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health & Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health & Safety.

SALARY: Salary Grade D

HOURS: 40 per week

THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.