Mower Operator Ii

1 week ago

Morinville, Canada Sturgeon County Full time

Sturgeon County is hiring a temporary full-time (up to 17.5 weeks - from approximately May 20 to September 19) Mower Operator II.The role involves operating equipment to control grass and weeds on municipal land and road allowances.

This is a safety sensitive position as it operates various equipment on County worksites.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Mowing and Herbicide Application Operations (90%)**
- May be required to operate unit with an extension arm (side arm).
- Applies herbicides in accordance with all applicable legislation.
- Performs other vegetation management and park maintenance duties when weather is unsuitable for mowing including mechanical weed and grass trimming, weed hand pulling, landscaping maintenance, and grass seeding.
- Records details of work performed, including materials used, equipment maintenance activities, weather conditions, and locations.
- Cleans and maintains all related equipment and assist with servicing and repairs.

**Other Related Duties (10%)**
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
- Adheres to all of Sturgeon County’s policies, bylaws, procedures, and processes, as well as align work to the Sturgeon County values.

**KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE**

**Required**:

- Current Industrial Pesticide Applicator certification or Authorized Assistant certification (or the ability to obtain).
- National Safety Code Cargo Securement Knowledge Certification or the ability to obtain.
- National Safety Code Orientation or the ability to obtain.
- National Safety Code Pre-Trip & Cargo Securement Orientation & Evaluation or the ability to obtain.
- National Safety Code Pre-Trip Knowledge or the ability to obtain.
- WHMIS 2015 or ability to obtain.
- Minimum Emergency First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
- Defensive Driving course certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Experience in lawn care and property maintenance.
- Experience with trailer hookup, cargo securement, and towing.
- Experience operating a truck on gravel roadsides.
- Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to repair and maintain tractors and other implements.
- Knowledge of GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.
- Identify noxious and prohibited noxious weed species.
- Knowledge of pesticide safety.
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
- Familiarity with the Alberta Township Survey (ATS) System.
- Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and politely verbally with others.
- Problem-solving skills to address day-to-day issues that may arise.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare written reports.
- Ability to wear a half mask with organic carbon filters when handling herbicides, and completion of a Respirator User Screening Form as per the CSA Z94.4-11.
- The position requires the ability to conduct strenuous work for extended time periods and perform medium lifting of 55 pounds (25 kilograms).

**Assets**:

- Experience with GIS-based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.

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