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Under the direct supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Gravel Checker (Seasonal) is responsible to carry out a variety of road maintenance and construction activities.
Position Responsibilities
Repair and replacement of signs and posts
- Assist with the Installation of centerline and approach culverts.
- Assist in clearing beaver dams and debris out of culverts and from under bridges.
- Scale and check gravel on re-gravel and road maintenance projects.
- Work on erosion control projects .
- Construct fences that have been damaged by maintenance activities or road construction.
- Painting of sheds, signs, posts, bridge railings and equipment. .
- Clearing tree salvage and burning brush .
- Assist in the application of the dust control program .
- Perform inventories.
- Operate and maintain equipment (loader, chainsaw, brushmaster and backhoe)
- Remove carcasses and debris from roads and right-of-ways.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12 Diploma
- Completion of WHMIS/TDG courses
- Standard First Aid and Level A CPR course
- Completion of Defensive Driving
- Class 5 drivers License
- Good communication skills
- Physically fit
- Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Small and Heavy Equipment Operations.
- Completion of Flagperson Training.
- Mechanical Aptitude.
- Small and Heavy Equipment Operation (1 year).
- Road Construction and Maintenance (2 years).
- Culvert Repair and Installation (2 years).
- Minimum two (2) years experience in municipal setting.
Working Conditions:
Work is conducted both in a vehicle and outdoors.
This position usually works standard office hours: however, overtime is often required.
Frequent exposure to a wide variety of weather conditions.
Extensive daily travel.
Moderate physical effort.
Frequent visual attention.
Work is conducted both in a vehicle and outdoors.
This position usually works standard office hours: however, overtime is often required.
Frequent exposure to a wide variety of weather conditions.
Extensive daily travel.
Moderate physical effort.
Frequent visual attention.
- Moderate work related stress/pressure.
The hourly range is $22.93 to $24.96 per hour. This is a seasonal position from approximately April 29, 2024 to August 30, 2024.
*IMPORTANT: Applicants must include cover letter, resume, 2 written references and a driver's abstract to be considered for an interview.*
Position will be based out of Edson.
Only those considered will be contacted.
*IMPORTANT: Applicants must include cover letter, resume, 2 written references and a driver's abstract to be considered for an interview.*
Position will be based out of Edson.
Only those considered will be contacted.
Company
Yellowhead County
Location
Edson, AB
