Equipment Operator II - Planting Operations Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54775)

Description

Are you a skilled driver who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to the beauty of our city? The City Operations department is looking for a Temporary Equipment Operator 2 to join our Parks & Urban Forestry team. In this role, you will be a vital link in our planting operations, ensuring that trees from the Old Man Creek Nursery are delivered safely and efficiently to planting sites across Edmonton. You will work closely with dedicated teams to support the growth and health of our urban forest. If you have a passion for heavy equipment and horticulture, we invite you to apply and help us expand our city's green canopy.

Operating out of the Old Man Creek Nursery, you will be responsible for the safe operation of heavy trucks and trailers (Class 3) to deliver up to 20 basket and burlap caliper trees daily during the planting season. You will verify load orders, participate in the safe rigging of trees, and navigate various city routes to reach planting teams. Beyond deliveries, you will support nursery operations by operating equipment such as track loaders, skid steers, and tractors for tree care and site maintenance. This role requires a high degree of skill in following Urban Forestry Best Management Practices and adhering to strict safety regulations. You will act as a key collaborator with planting crews, ensuring soil and trees are placed exactly where they are needed to ensure successful growth.

What will you do?

• Operate heavy duty trucks and trailers to deliver caliper trees from the Nursery to daily planting routes
• Receive, understand, and verify load orders against trees and soil being loaded
• Participate in the safe rigging and securement of trees on and off trailers
• Operate and maintain specialized forestry equipment including skid steers, loaders, tractors, and tandem trucks
• Perform nursery-based tasks such as tree handling, growing activities, and general site maintenance
• Maintain accurate paper and electronic records of work schedules, completed tasks, and safety observations
• Collaborate daily with Nursery Workers and Planting Team Arborists to coordinate site-specific delivery details
• Performing other related duties as required