Yard Worker – City of Edmonton

Title of the Job: Yard Worker

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: 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.The Parks and Roads Services Branch is seeking a motivated Yard Worker to join the Yards team to support, handle and organize storage and deployment of construction materials, equipment and supplies as required by Parks and Roads operations.What will you do?

• Meet with customers to determine priorities and requirements
• Determine source of supply, purchasing, maintaining, receiving and issuing materials
• Order materials to maintain established inventory levels
• Maintain accurate records of the goods receipt and issue of stores items
• Load, unload, inspect, move, store and record the movement and storage locations of materials within the stores
• Input information on various databases, as required Reconcile discrepancies and damage with vendors, trucking and courier companies, accounts payable and procurement staff
• Perform stocktaking and cycle counts functions while investigating discrepancies Key control and associated records for District Operations Assist in maintaining SDM sheets
• Minor repairs, servicing and cleaning of mobile equipment
• Participate in yard safety and ENVISO inspections
• Provide assistance and information to other Branches and Departments as required
• Pickup and delivery of supplies, equipment and materials
• Keep inventories and records of small District owned equipment
• Operation, maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment as required
• Ensure orderly placement and removal of materials and equipment stored at yards
• Maintain, clean and organize yard and yard compound space
• Responsible for snow removal around buildings and vehicles
• Responsible for some minor lawn maintenance
• Assist with blade changes is required for Snow and Ice program
• All work is to be performed in accordance with the Branch’s Occupational Health and Safety Program and Enviso Environmental Program – ISO 14001
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or a GED
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in stores operations
• Minimum 2 years experience in yard operations Completion of WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods training

Assets:

• Certification on Forklift Equipment, Tool Cat, Skid Steer and small power tools

Skills required for success:

• Strong working knowledge of SAP (issues, receiving, cycle counts, etc.) required
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology such as Google Applications and inventory management software
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing and requisitioning procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of Inventory Control practices and procedures
• Working knowledge and experience with minor construction, equipment maintenance and repair
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies associated with parks and roads operations
• Knowledge of application methods, safe handling and storage of chemicals and supplies
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instruction
• Ability to be accountable for all stores inventory
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (

) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

• Alignment with the goals of the

( ) and/or the Environmental Management SystemConditions of Employment:

• Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver’s permit is a requirement of this position

Work Environment:

• This position involves performing heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various 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 benefitsUp to 3 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 monthsHours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $32.768 Hourly
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM / SG

Company Name: City of Edmonton

Salary: $32768 per year

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