Equipment Operator II- Forestry Nursery/Roadway Maintenance Leader I - Snow and Ice Control Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53136)

Description

Are you a natural leader with a passion for keeping our city beautiful and safe, year-round? The City of Edmonton is looking for a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team as an Equipment Operator II (Forestry) and Roadway Maintenance Leader I (Snow and Ice). This unique role offers the opportunity to contribute to vital city services, leading crews in both urban forestry operations during the summer and critical snow and ice removal efforts in the winter. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy hands-on work, and are committed to safety and excellence, we encourage you to apply!

This role is a dynamic blend of skilled equipment operation and crew leadership. In the summer, you'll operate a variety of equipment, performing essential maintenance to our urban forest. During the winter, you'll step into a leadership role, overseeing crews engaged in snow and ice control operations across the city. You'll be responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards, while also providing guidance, training, and support to your team. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities.

What will you do?

Winter Snow and Ice Season:

• Direct and supervise field staff daily, providing feedback and contributing to performance evaluations

• Coach and mentor crew members, fostering a culture of growth and development

• Promote and ensure a safe work environment, including conducting hazard assessments and enforcing safety standards

• Lead crews to various job sites, assessing conditions, and implementing traffic control and safety measures

• Participate in manual labour and provide work direction to ensure quality and productivity standards are met

• Oversee the training, scheduling, and deployment of personnel in compliance with OH&S Alberta and City Standards

• Maintain accurate manual and electronic records and reports related to activities, materials, staff, and equipment

• Support the supervisor with tasks such as scheduling, handling 311 notifications, and SAP data entry

• Communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators, including citizens

Summer Season with Urban Forestry at Old Man Creek Nursery:

• Operate and maintain a range of forestry equipment such as, tractors, skid steers, track loaders and heavy-duty trucks and trailers

• Complete Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) and provide feedback for improvements.

• Maintain documentation and records of work completed and equipment used, and complete daily time entry

• Participate in safety activities and contribute to continued safety and productivity improvements