Labourer II - Forestry Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52617)

Description

Are you ready to make a difference in our vibrant city? At City Operations, we are dedicated to helping you achieve both your professional and personal goals. We foster an inclusive environment that values every contribution, celebrates diverse perspectives, supports growth, and offers continuous opportunities for development.

Step into the role of Labourer II in Forestry and help us beautify Edmonton's green spaces. You'll have the chance to brighten the lives of our community and make a meaningful impact every single day.

What will you do?

• Plant trees manually and mechanically, digging and transplanting trees, including shovelling soil, digging holes, pounding metal stakes into ground and installing and removing wire around trees.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment, which may include the use of chainsaws and various pruning tools
• Drive vehicles city wide, including 2 ton dump trucks
• General labour, including pulling out and carrying metal stakes, hand weeding around trees, cutting wire fencing around trees
• Provide traffic control and direction including greeting the public and providing prompt and courteous service
• Conduct job duties in a safe manner in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies and competency training
• 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
• Other related duties as required