Park Worker/Spare Tree Truck Operator (Temporary Full-Time) en City of Thunder Bay

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POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Supervisor – Forestry  Operations, operates equipment and vehicles for the maintenance of Parks facilities and grounds.  Must be willing to work overtime and be available for emergency call-outs.

MAJOR TASKS:

• Operates tree truck with boom and chipper.
• Works with crews in tree trimming and removal.
• Operates equipment with machine operator classification.
• Performs minor servicing of equipment.
• Records data, as required.
• Reports equipment defects to Supervisor.
• Carries out caretaker and maintenance duties on winter rinks.
• Performs other Park Worker duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess City certification in both aerial operations and Cutter operations
• Must possess a certificate in chain saw operation

Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate an ability to work above ground level from boom trucks
• Must be proficient in the operation of equipment used in this classification
• Must be capable of issuing and accurately comprehending written/oral information and instructions
• Must have the ability to converse with the public in a tactful, courteous manner
• Must be reliable and capable of performing routine work with a minimum of supervision
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “D” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent with a ‘Z’ endorsement
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Must have a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it applies to this work

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Will be required to attend ongoing training as required
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:  It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.  Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.  Do not include: 

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.  If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant.  Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:  Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866