Labourer II - Forestry (2 Openings) Pruning Team $23.504 - $31.302 (Hourly)

 Labourer II

Closing Date: Sept 7, 2023 

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Permanent Full-time

Salary: $23.504 - $31.302 (Hourly)

Union: CUPE Local 30

Department: Parks and Roads Services

Work Location(s): Westwood Central Service Yard, 12304 - 107 St   Edmonton T5G 2S7

Job Details

• Assist Arborists to develop and maintain normal tree health and structure 
• Assist Equipment Operator II's in chipping brush, stump grinding, forklift operation, delivery and hauling of various materials 
• Perform ground-worker operations
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment, which may include the use of chainsaws and various pruning tools 
• Provide traffic control and direction including greeting the public and providing prompt and courteous service
• Assist the Forestry transportation team with snow removal in the yard
• Assist the Equipment Operators with stump grinding and log loading operations
• Assist the Equipment Operators with special event and surplus deliveries
• Assist in duties assigned to the Forestry Yardworker as needed
• 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 

Education

• Completion of Grade 10 

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in maintaining trees, including tree pruning and maintenance 

Knowledge & Skills

• 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 
• Ability to 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, hand written as well as through Davey TreeKeeper 

Certificates & Licenses

• Possession of Emergency First Aid and Fall Arrest Certification is an asset 
• Completion of WHIMS and Chainsaw Training is an asset 
• Completion of Ground Disturbance Level 2 training is an asset 

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Possession of Air Brake (Q) endorsement will be considered an asset.
• Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position 

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically capable of performing medium to heavy manual labour in various weather and environmental conditions, including at heights and in poor lighting 

Qualities

• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture 
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture 
• Applicants may be tested