Labourer II – Forestry Tree Lighting – City of Edmonton

Title of the Job: Labourer II – Forestry Tree Lighting

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Description: If you have a background in forestry tree lightning and are looking to be a part of the growing City Operations team, then we would love to hear from you. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive, and service-minded way. In this role, you will brighten the lives of Edmontonians and will make a difference every day.What will you do?

• Operate a 2-ton aerial unit to install, replace and adjust decorative tree lights on City trees
• Provide traffic control and direction including greeting the public and providing prompt and courteous service
• Perform minor tree pruning as needed
• Perform other related duties as required
• Conduct all job duties in a safe manner and in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies, and competency training
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment, which may include the use of chainsaws and various pruning tools
• Conduct job duties in a safe manner in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies, and competency training
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10
• Minimum 1 year experience in maintaining trees, including tree pruning and maintenance

Assets:

• Possession of Emergency First Aid and Fall Arrest Certification
• Completion of WHIMS and Chainsaw Training

Skills required for success:

• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of specific work assignments, including experience operating 2 ton-aerial unit
• Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved in the assigned work
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Understand verbal and written communication, including interpreting work assignments and successfully interacting with the public and co-workers
• Ability to maintain simple records, including completing task cards and work records
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

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

Work Environment:

• Must be physically capable of performing medium to heavy manual labor in various weather and environmental conditions, including at heights and in poor lighting
• You may be required to work variable hours; however, the regular shift for this work is the evening shift (6:00 pm – 2:00 am), Sunday – Thursday

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 benefits1 permanent full-time positionHours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $23.504 – $31.302(Hourly); $49,076.350 – $65,358.580 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM / SG

Company Name: City of Edmonton

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