Description
Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing urban green spaces? The City of Medicine Hat is looking for a dedicated and skilled Arboriculture Services Operator to join our Parks and Recreation team. If you have a knack for arboriculture and enjoy working outdoors, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Operate an aerial lift truck for tree assessments, pruning, and removals.
- Perform a variety of tasks related to parks operations and maintenance.
- Ensure safety procedures and equipment compliance with current standards.
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Work in a cemetery setting as needed.
Requirements
What You Bring:
- In-depth knowledge of park operations, maintenance principles, and procedures.
- Expertise in arboriculture, but not limited to pruning, planting, removals, and tree surgery.
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining Parks and Recreation equipment.
- Strong understanding of emergency procedures and a commitment to safety.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Physical capability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions.
- Comfort with working at heights over 15 meters and in confined spaces.
- A positive and professional attitude.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certification or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years' experience in aerial truck pruning and removal within a large commercial or public sector operation.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driving record, and clean driving abstract.
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate/CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain.
- Air Brakes Certification ("Q" endorsement).
- Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen.
- Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
Salary & Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a high quality of life with a low cost of living. Our workplace is productive, engaged, and diverse.
- Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our community's parks and recreational spaces, contributing to the well-being and enjoyment of residents.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with passionate professionals dedicated to achieving excellence and driving positive change.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Access ongoing training, development programs, and advancement opportunities to support your professional growth.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive base salary, health, dental, retirement plans, and more.
- Competitive rate of pay: Starting at $32.25 per hour.
- Relocation Available
Contact
If you are ready to contribute to our community's green spaces, we encourage you to apply Online using the link: medicinehat.prevueaps.ca/jobs/24481. Join us and be a part of a team that values safety, collaboration, and excellence!
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7 Aug, 2024
