Labourer II - Open Space Construction Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 51441)

Description

Looking for a rewarding position? In Parks and Roads Services, our culture prioritizes safety, respect, quality, and excellence, with a focus on serving the citizens of the City of Edmonton. If this resonates with you, consider joining us as a Labourer II. In this role, you will contribute to the construction and maintenance of parks throughout Edmonton.

What will you do?

• Perform semi-skilled manual labour related to landscape construction, restoration and site reclamation work for parks 
• Operate, maintain and know standard methods of safely using a variety of hand and power tools used in landscape construction work area, including landscape construction related hand tools such as shovels, rakes and carpentry tools, and power tools such as a chainsaw, sawzall, tamper, jack hammer, post pounder, generator, sod cutter and water pump 
• Perform duties with general knowledge and awareness of safety precautions and typical safety hazards associated with work area 
• Frequently operate City motor vehicles and equipment, including pick-up truck/2 ton crew cab with passengers,2 ton truck with trailer and toolcat with attachments 
• Work independently when familiar with duties; work is monitored by supervisor to ensure production meets standards 
• Construct and restore Open Space Assets such as Sports Fields, golf courses, river valley trails, shrub beds, landscaping and laying sod
• Construct and restore hard landscaping structures and retaining walls, fences, bollards 
• Install and construct sports fields and sports specific fixtures such as chain link fences, soccer sets and jump pits 
• Move and transport waste and materials; load and unload materials and equipment for trucks 
• Read and interpret surface grading plans and drawings 
• Perform related duties as assigned