Equipment Operator II - Forestry
Equipment Operator II - Forestry
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As an Equipment Operator II in Forestry your main role will be to operate a front end loader and potentially operate a skid steer tractors 5 ton truck brush truck forestry chipper on a daily basis among other tasks. 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 in Parks and Roads Services.
What will you do
- Maintain daily maintenance on equipment
- Maintain daily record keeping
- Loading and unloading of balled and burlap trees from trailer
- Drive a front end loader on highways and City streets and in park spaces
- Operating a front end loader on City streets and parks as part of the Citys tree planting program
- Support various tree planting tasks including shoveling soil installing and removing stakes and rodent protection and installation of trees
- Responsible for load securement
- May also be responsible for Loading tarping and operation of truck dump box dumping of material from dump truck box on various ground surfaces
- Working with tree crews and contractors onsite
- Delivering and hauling material to and from job sites following NSC and municipal legislation for load securement
- Loading and unloading trucks with material including lifting and using rigging attached to the loader
- Ability to follow and understand truck routes
- Various tree maintenance related activities; including but not limited to stump grinding chipping of brush operation of equipment (tractors loaders skid steers)
- Snow removal
- Performing other related duties as required
- Completion of the 10th school grade supplemented by 1 year experience in the operation of equipment assigned to the position or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Experience operating a forestry chipper
Assets:
- Standard First Aid
- WHMIS training
- Chainsaw training
- Ground Disturbance training
- Tree maintenance experience
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
- Previous experience or training in load rigging and crane
Skills required for success:
- Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform the work of this position
- Considerable knowledge of the methods practices and rules of the safe operation of the assigned equipment and occupational hazards applicable to the work
- Must have the required competency to perform work safely (may be tested to ensure skill level is acceptable)
- Good knowledge of the methods and practices used in servicing and maintaining the equipment
- Ability to respond to inquiries/complaints in a manner that is polite and sensitive to the needs of the public
- Ability to complete time cards daily work records and interpret work assignments
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion ( with the goals of the Environmental Management System Enviso
- Applicants may be tested
Conditions of Employment:
- Possession of a valid Alberta Class 3 Vehicle Operators License with Air Brake Endorsement (or provincial equivalent) is a requirement of this position. Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position
- Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator and compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position
Work Environment:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
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 . Learn more about our benefits to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $33.586 (Hourly)
Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CUPE and will be forthcoming shortly.
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AW/JR
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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Employment Type
Full Time
