Construction Worker

Ystad is the small town with big opportunities. Here you'll find unique natural experiences, a vibrant history, a dynamic cultural life, and a variety of recreational activities. We also have a rich business community that operates both locally and globally. In Ystad Municipality, we are approximately 2,900 committed employees who contribute and make a difference. Together, we create a better everyday life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors, now and in the future. Leadership is important to us, which is why all managers receive training in developmental leadership. We offer you a secure position where you make a meaningful contribution to society. You'll also find many career opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving. We stand firmly on our values – Better Together – which are characterized by courage, trust, participation, and professionalism. The Infrastructure Department is responsible for catering and facility management, development, urban planning and building permits, parks and green spaces, roads, water, and waste. Here, about 300 employees work together to make Ystad a great municipality to live, work, and thrive in. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The tasks are varied and include ground work on new construction and renovation projects, with a strong focus on stone paving. The work also encompasses paving, curb work, excavation, simple water and sewage work, and other common ground and construction tasks. You will primarily work together with a colleague, where you jointly take responsibility for and perform all tasks. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who meets the following requirements: • Has upper secondary education in construction and civil engineering or equivalent practical experience in construction and pipe laying work that the employer deems equivalent • Has at least 5 years of experience in construction work as well as in piping and pipe laying work • Has good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written • Holds a category B driver's license for manual transmission Beyond this, you can take significant responsibility and drive the work independently together with your colleague. As a person, you enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. Since a significant portion of the tasks will involve stone paving, we place great emphasis on experience in this area. If you also have qualifications and experience with wheel loaders and wheel excavators, this is a merit. If you additionally have training in road work, safe excavation, hot work, and plastic pipe welding, this is also a merit. We place great importance on personal qualities. We believe you are responsible, engaged, and positive by nature. Social competence and collaboration skills are of great importance for you to thrive and succeed in the role. Beyond this, it is essential that you have a clear safety mindset to promote a good and safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues. Salary form: Monthly salary. Employment type: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-09-28 Immediately or by agreement. Employees are sought provided that the position does not need to be filled by already employed personnel or persons with priority rights. Before any potential employment, we will verify citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or be able to demonstrate that you are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. All employees are to be offered conditions for good health, which is why we actively work with our working environment. We offer wellness benefits and a smoke-free work time. In connection with this recruitment, we ask that recruitment companies and other advertisers refrain from contacting us. Please also note that we only accept applications via Visma Recruit and not via email or other contact methods. If you have questions about the position, please contact the specified contact person.

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