Job Description

Job Number : 51542

Looking for a great place to work? A place where our culture means safety, respect, quality, and excellence and putting our customer's interests ahead of our own? Then think 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.



As an Equipment Operator II with Old Man Creek Nursery, you will operate a variety of large trucks (5-ton tandems, 3-ton single axle dumps), loaders, tractor/loaders, track loaders, skid steer loaders, & pull trailers. Equipment must be operated with expertise and safety. You will utilize your ability to work independently using strong organization skills to meet the needs of Forestry Operations.


What will you do?


• Operate a 5-ton dump trucks and a trailer to haul, load, and unload trees and soil to the Forestry Planting team at various sites around the City
• Work with Skid Steers, Track Loaders, Tractors, and other equipment when assigned as part of Nursery operations
• Rigging and lifting of wire-basketed and burlapped caliper trees
• Loading and unloading trucks with material
• Daily maintenance of equipment
• Daily record keeping including verification of tree load lists
• Performing other related duties as required
Qualifications :• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade
• A minimum of 3 years experience with Forestry or Nursery Operations including operation of all vehicles and associated equipment is required
• A minimum of 2 years operating large trucks and trailers (ideally 5 tons or larger)
• Trailer training


Assets:


• WHMIS Training, Emergency First Aid Certificate, Chainsaw Training
• Rigging and Lifting Training
• Working knowledge of landscape trees and horticultural practices for care of plant material
• Skid Steer/ Front end loader certificate, tractor training


Skills required for success:


• Good knowledge of the methods and practices used in servicing and maintaining equipment
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, and rules of the safe operation of the assigned equipment and occupational hazards applicable to the work
• Ability to complete task cards, work records and interpret work assignments
• Proficiency in computer-related work using Google Suite
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion



Conditions of Employment:


• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of this position
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position (This requires the ability to be clean-shaven)
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toed boots & hard hats, is a requirement for this position
• Valid Alberta Class 3 driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with Air Brake endorsement & Eligibility for a 12,300 kg City of Edmonton Driving Permit (Class D) is a requirement of this position
• Applicants may be tested.


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 employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits


•Up to 2 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months •


Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range : $32.529 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM / SG



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



Classification Title : Eqpmt Op II Posting Date : Feb 12, 2025 Closing Date : Feb 26, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST) Number of Openings (up to) : 2 - Temporary Full-time Union : CUPE Local 30 Department : Parks and Roads Services Work Location(s) : Old Man Creek Nursery, Range Road 231 Sherwood Park T8A 4V2