Labourer II / Truck Driver III - NE

Join our Mobility Infrastructure Services team and play a vital role in keeping Edmonton moving safely year-round! This dynamic dual-role position empowers you to work outdoors and see the direct, positive impact of your efforts on our community. During the summer, you will serve as a Labourer 2, taking pride in repairing and maintaining our active infrastructure, roads, and sidewalks. When winter arrives, you will transition into a Truck Driver 3, taking the wheel of heavy equipment to tackle essential snow and ice control. Because of the variety of the work, this position is crucial for providing successful 24/7 coverage for our operations team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, prioritize safety, and enjoy hands-on work that directly benefits the public, we want you on our crew!

What will you do?

Labourer 2 (Summer April to October):

• Perform heavy manual work using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, tampers, and power tools to support road and sidewalk maintenance
• Execute asphalt repair using extremely hot asphaltic cement, cold mix, and hot mastic materials for pothole patching, crack sealing, and manhole raising
• Maintain safe and accessible pathways for the community by performing concrete repair, sidewalk sweeping, and washing
• Operate light delivery vehicles to load, transport, and unload necessary materials and supplies at various work sites
• Participate in flagging duties to ensure a safe environment for crew members and the travelling public around active work zones

Truck Driver 3 (Winter November - April):

• Operate tandem or single axle sand/plow trucks and brine application units to execute critical snow and ice control operations
• Haul materials and perform chain spreading alongside Equipment Operators to ensure safe winter road conditions
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment maintenance, including blade changes, box and sander changeovers, and cleaning truck boxes
• Execute comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, accurately documenting and reporting any equipment defects
• Safely navigate complex snow routes while operating heavy equipment in challenging winter weather and traffic conditions

• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade
• 1 year of cumulative experience operating tandem or single axle sand/plow and experience in hand paving work (pothole repair and patching)

Skills required for success:

• Ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to drive a truck rated with an Alberta Government licensed gross weight in excess of 13,000 kg (Tandem dual axle rear wheel class 3 permit)
• Ability to detect minor defects in equipment used
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently and determine the most effective methodology to perform tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Hazard Assessments (HA)
• Commitment to a reporting culture by completing Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs) and adhering to all OH&S Safety Standards and Policies
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers and supervisors
• Experience performing hot crack sealing and manhole raising considered an asset
• Ability to interpret and understand Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) routing maps
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and/or the Environmental Management System Enviso
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 3 driver's licence with Air Brakes Endorsement (or provincial equivalent)
• Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
• Possession of current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, animals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur
• Ability to work in the presence of asphalt, concrete, dust and noise in inclement weather and adverse traffic conditions
• This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting items up to 50 pounds, lifting up to 50 pounds may be required, pushing, pulling, reaching, using feet/hand control requiring physical stamina and resilience
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states
• Winter: average of 80 hours biweekly. Rotating 12 hour shifts to provide 24 hour / 7 days per week coverage is a requirement of the position during the winter season
• Summer: 40 hours per week including night and weekend shifts as required

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time positions

This requisition is open to internal candidates only.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range:

• Labourer II: $34.209 (Hourly); $71,428.39 (Annually)
• Truck Driver III: $34.987 (Hourly); $73,052.86 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: PO/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade
• 1 year of cumulative experience operating tandem or single axle sand/plow and experience in hand paving work (pothole repair and patching)

Skills required for success:

• Ability to operate assigned equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to drive a truck rated with an Alberta Government licensed gross weight in excess of 13,000 kg (Tandem dual axle rear wheel class 3 permit)
• Ability to detect minor defects in equipment used
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently and determine the most effective methodology to perform tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Hazard Assessments (HA)
• Commitment to a reporting culture by completing Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs) and adhering to all OH&S Safety Standards and Policies
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers and supervisors
• Experience performing hot crack sealing and manhole raising considered an asset
• Ability to interpret and understand Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) routing maps
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and/or the Environmental Management System Enviso
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 3 driver's licence with Air Brakes Endorsement (or provincial equivalent)
• Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
• Possession of current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, animals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur
• Ability to work in the presence of asphalt, concrete, dust and noise in inclement weather and adverse traffic conditions
• This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting items up to 50 pounds, lifting up to 50 pounds may be required, pushing, pulling, reaching, using feet/hand control requiring physical stamina and resilience
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states
• Winter: average of 80 hours biweekly. Rotating 12 hour shifts to provide 24 hour / 7 days per week coverage is a requirement of the position during the winter season
• Summer: 40 hours per week including night and weekend shifts as required

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 permanent full-time positions