Hybrid Equipment Operator I / Labourer I - Active Pathways Removal - Days en City of Edmonton

At the City of Edmonton - City Operations, we strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone’s contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

We are excited to invite applications for the Labourer I / Equipment Operator I position within our Snow & Ice Control - Active Pathway Removals team. This dual role offers a dynamic work experience, allowing you to contribute as both a Labourer and Equipment Operator.

What will you do?

Labourer I

• Perform heavy manual work with the use of hand tools
• Operate light delivery vehicles transporting materials and supplies
• Load and unload materials from trucks ensuring they are secured and safe for travel, and perform general housekeeping duties on yardsites
• Collect refuse in parks, playgrounds and streets; cut, clear and burn brush
• Manually sweep and apply traction aids to sidewalks
• Remove snow at a variety of sites including but not limited to facilities, bridges, sidewalks, stairways and approaches,bus stops, and sand slippery sidewalks and crosswalks
• Manually fill sandboxes and traction aid materials at public access sites
• Inspect trails and brush lines for hazards or maintenance concerns
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Understand city policy and procedures
• Redeployment tasks may include, but are not limited to: encampment clean up, horticulture tasks, and roadway maintenance
• Perform other related duties as required

Equipment Operator I

• Operate and be responsible for various equipment, including 72” industrial riding mower/broom/blower, smaller riding brooms and blowers, small tractors with blades/snow buckets and various snow clearing equipment used in parkland, facilities, parking lots, and bike lanes
• Operate medium and small farm and industrial type tractors with various attachments for snow removal such as an MT7 and Toolcat.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment
• Perform other related duties as required

• Completion of Grade 10

Assets: 

• Experience operating the equipment assigned to the work area, including toolcats, John Deere brooms, trackless snow removal equipment, truck mounted plows and slip sanders, and/or low horsepower tractors

• Emergency First Aid Certification

Skills required for success:
 

• Ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe manner, including detecting minor defects in equipment as needed 

• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions 

• Strong communication skills

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies

• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

• Alignment with the goals of the the Environmental Management System Enviso 

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's Permit is a requirement of this position

• Successful candidates are required to be fit for and wear a respirator on a regular basis, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position

• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position

Work Environment:

• Day Shift 

• Ability to work various daytime shifts including weekends

• Physically capable of performing the duties assigned, including manual labour for extended periods of time in diverse weather and environmental conditions

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions

• Ability to don respiratory protection as required

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits.

Up to 74 temporary full-time positions for up to 9 months 

Hours of Work:  40 hours per week

Salary Range: 

Labourer I: $23.416 - $32.470 (Hourly)

Equipment Operator I: $24.935 - $33.208 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AW/JR 

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
 

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