Job Number: 50809
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.
At the City of Edmonton - Parks & Roads Services, the long-term success of serving our citizens is implemented by the actions of exceptional leaders who exemplify our Cultural Commitments of being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent. As a leader in our branch, your role will be to inspire and cultivate our vision and cultural commitments while championing continuous improvement in your area of responsibility.
As a Labourer I / Truck Driver III in Parks & Roads Services, you will perform Labourer I and Truck Driver III work as needed.
What will you do?
Labourer I:
- Perform heavy manual work with the use of hand tools
- Operate light delivery vehicles transporting materials and supplies and direct traffic during street construction projects
- Load and unload materials from trucks
- Collect refuse in parks, playgrounds and streets; cut, clear and burn brush; dig holes and trenches
- Manually sweep and apply traction aids to sidewalks and refill sand dispensers
- Perform general housekeeping duties on yardsites
- Remove snow around bridges, sidewalks, stairways and approaches and sand slippery sidewalks and crosswalks
- Assist in the painting of street lines and crosswalks and the maintenance of wooden sidewalks, steps, fences and guardrails
- Assist tradespeople in general building maintenance and construction
- Manually/Mechanically sweep sand and debris off of sidewalks, boulevards, pork chops, etc.
- Perform other related duties as required
Truck Driver III:
- Deliver people, materials, equipment or parts to field crews, load and move equipment between work sites and pick up parts and materials from vendors, warehouses and/or City stockyards
- Load and unload materials manually and/or with the assistance of a power tailgate or forklift
- Perform routine maintenance duties, such as cleaning the truck box and worksite and performing routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment
- Operate and care for a tandem or single axle sand/plow while engaged in snow and ice control
- Be aware of obstacles adjacent to the road to avoid damage to Public Property when operating plow, including snow off the wing
- Inform the lead hand of any on-the-road issues with equipment or observed accident or property damage
- Perform other duties related to snow and ice control
Qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 10 or higher
- Training on sander/plow
- Standard First Aid Certification
Assets:
- Experience in mechanical walk clearing
- Experience in hand work, including snow clearing
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
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Alignment with the goals of the Environmental Management System Enviso
Conditions of Employment:
- Current and valid Alberta Class 3 Driver's Licence with Air Brake Endorsement (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's Permit 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:
- Ability to work a 12 hours rotating shift
- 24 hour, 7 day coverage, including weekends and night shifts
- Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform heavy manual labour, including lifting up to 50 lbs, for extended periods of time, in various environmental and 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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 110 temporary full-time positions for up to 9 months
Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly
Salary Range:
- Labourer I: $22.072 - $30.606 (Hourly)
- Truck Driver III: $32.036 (Hourly)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AW/JR
Classification Title: Labourer I/Truck Driver III
Posting Date: Oct 9, 2024
Closing Date: Oct 16, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 110 - Temporary Full-time
Union : CUPE Local 30
Department: Parks and Roads Services
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)