Vegetation Management Technician - Herbicide Applicator

Vegetation Management Technician - Herbicide Applicator

Summer Employment - May 2024 - August 2024

Carnwood Contracting Ltd. is a family owned and operated business based out of Drayton Valley, Alberta and we do great work! We provide herbicide application, mowing/trimming, and environmental reclamation services to a diverse group of industries and maintain a new fleet of equipment that makes the work a lot more enjoyable.

This is a great opportunity for post-secondary students that want huge income potential while having fun working outdoors in a positive team environment. Safety is a top priority so we offer ongoing training and mentoring by experienced co-workers and supervisors throughout the summer.

If you are coming from another town or city you can expect to be living on an acreage with other post secondary students and have lots of recreation options from BBQ's to parties to yard games to beach days and everything in-between! Worried about being away from home and living on your own? Bring a friend! We regularly hire pairs to help make living away from home a great experience for the summer.

If you are a team player with a great attitude we want you here!

If this all sounds too good to be true please reach out and ask for references. We will get you in touch with former employees that can tell you exactly what to expect from the work to the living arrangements to the team atmosphere.

Job Description

• Application of herbicide to oilfield facilities, pipelines, roadsides, and other industrial locations.

• Working on reclamation projects.

• Weed trimming industrial locations.

• Utilizing tablets with GIS software for reporting, mapping and navigation.

Qualifications

• H2S Alive, Std First Aid, CSO, CSTS 2020, WHMIS, TDG, completed before start date

• Class 5 drivers license - Must have a clean driver's abstract

• Willingness to work long hours and weekends

• An agricultural or environmental background is an asset

• Spray experience/Pesticide Applicator Certificate is an asset

• ATV/UTV Certification is an asset

Additional Information

• Excellent wages and overtime

• A fast-paced, fun environment working as part of a team

• Comprehensive on the job training provided with modern, high-quality equipment

• Valuable experience in the oilfield/environmental industry while utilizing GIS technology

• Accommodations are available for out of town applicants

• Some work away required

Salary

• $20.00 - $25.00/hr + overtime.

• Pay is based on experience.

• All employees are eligible for a Safety Performance bonus.

• 1st year earning potential over $20k!

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-01