Sprayer Operator

**Sprayer Operator - Temporary**

**Department: Agricultural Services**

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Brazeau County is looking for temporary **Sprayer Operators** to join our team for the summer months. This position offers four months of employment from May to August, with a great work life balance of evenings and weekends off, including statutory holidays. Our summer staff work forty hours per week, receive job and safety training, and are provided personal protective equipment.

If you enjoy being outside, are responsible to work with mínimal supervision, comfortable using light equipment, and have a valid driver’s license this may be a great fit for you. Perhaps you are currently attending post
- secondary or semi-retired and seeking summer work.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Safely operate and maintain equipment, including trucks, trailers, spray equipment, and tools
- Provide assistance with maintenance tasks for Agricultural Services
- Record keeping
- To undertake any other reasonable duty, commensurate with the classification and responsibility of the position, across the department in order to meet service priorities and business continuity requirements.
- May be required in the event of a municipal emergency to support the emergency operations centre and incident action/recovery plan.

**COMPETENCY AREAS**:
Education/Training:

- Currently pursuing post-secondary education is considered an asset.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications/Designation:

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Clean Driver’s Abstract

Experiences/Knowledge/Skills:

- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to perform physical labour
- Must be able to work independently
- Familiarity in agriculture and experience with light equipment is an asset
- Computer software experience using GIS/GPS, Office 365 and web-based reporting programs
- Effective communication skills and ability to interact with many different individuals in a professional manner

**CLASSIFICATION**
Compensation and Classification:

- Temporary (Maximum Five Months Duration)
- Work Period from May to August
- Forty Hours Per Week; Monday to Friday
- Union Grid 1: $22.31 to $26.04
- Non-supervisory

**HOW TO APPLY**

Closing Date is Monday, February 12, 2024.

Thank you in advance to all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $22.31-$26.04 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Drayton Valley, AB (required)

Work Location: In person