Equipment Operator I / Labourer I - Encampments Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53025)

Description

We're seeking versatile individuals for a dynamic position within our Natural Areas team. As part of this role, you'll take on the responsibilities of both a Labourer and Equipment Operator, working across the city to ensure these vital areas remain clean and safe for everyone.The primary functions of this role will be to assist the City of Edmonton's Encampment Cleanup team by handling sanitation tasks and removing abandoned encampment debris. Depending on weather conditions and workload, you may also contribute to the City's Snow and Ice Removal program, ensuring safe and accessible roads and walkways.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community while gaining experience in both labour and equipment operation. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding position, we'd love to hear from you!

What will you do?

• Receive notice of area ready for cleaning from partner agency (Park Rangers, EPS, internal Inspector notifications)

• Assess the site for visual hazards and ensuring access & egress is identified, slope and footling issues to be assessed and monitored on ongoing basis

• Ensure all appropriate PPE is used to begin the clean-up process

• Identify and sort any hazardous materials (sharps,  weapons, propane tanks etc.) and ensure the appropriate hazardous disposal procedures are followed

• Ensure the sites are clean and returned to natural form

• Follow Enviso processes to ensure that materials are handled and disposed in accordance with regulations

• Liaise with Rangers on timing of camp clean ups and any anomalies that are discovered

• Complete all documentation within the Field Maps app and document all associated photos that are required

• Work as part of a team being aware of everyone's physical and mental wellbeing while performing this role

• Apply sand (or other traction materials) to trails, park sidewalks & parking lots either by hand or with equipment

• Collect refuse along trails utilizing various modes of transportation (Gator, truck, Toolcat)

• Vegetation management (i.e., sightline pruning)

• Operates light delivery vehicles transporting materials and supplies

• Load and unload materials from trucks

• Performs heavy manual work with the use of hand tools including but not limited to the following: ice chipper, snow shovel, picker, etc.

• General Housekeeping duties on yard sites

• Other related duties as required