Utility Worker - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Number:

48088
Do you enjoy physical, hands-on work in building maintenance, construction and using repair tools, trucks and equipment?

Reporting to the Utility Crew Foreperson you will perform all planned maintenance and on-call tasks to ensure Transit Facilities are properly maintained.

Your success will be measured by your ability to work well with the team, take pride in the work you do, and adhere to standards and directions.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Perform bus shelter construction, maintenance and repairs: including construction of new shelters, complete overhauls, repairs (replacement of glass, lexan, aluminum panels and components), construction and painting of shelter bases and seats, shelter movement, and bus shelter site preparation
Provide parking lot and busway maintenance in the

Transit Centers:
including asphalt potholes, gravel lot grading, line painting, signage, fence repairs, and seasonal ground maintenance

Provide building maintenance in Transit Garages and Centers
Provide miscellaneous maintenance and labour duties such as garbage receptacle placement and liner maintenance, and furniture moves
Provide snow removal services at Transit facilities
Operate various heavy equipment from forklifts, skid steers and loaders to small engine powered equipment such as backpack blowers, pressure washers, chainsaws, etc.
Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10
A minimum of 2 years experience in general building repairs, maintenance, and labor work or 2 years in building construction with glazing experience
Experience safely operating a bobcat and driving one and threeton trucks with a trailer
Ability to use hand and power tools safely and skillfully and able to measure accurately
Must be willing to train as an equipment operator for Tandem trucks, front end loaders, excavator, bobcat etc.
Ability to work safely and courteously in public areas with high pedestrian and vehicle traffic such as Transit parking lots and Transit Centres
Great interpersonal, organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent customer service skills and experience
Ability to work safely and in compliance with the safety standards and policies outlined by the City and Department is a requirement of the position
Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform work requiring lifting of materials and equipment (50+ lbs) as well as work in outdoor environments with varying temperatures and weather conditions is a requirement of the position. Including outdoor manual labour for extended periods of time in environments with vibration or at heights
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent); Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement must be obtained once in the position within 6 months of employment. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Applicants may be required to take a preemployment Functional Abilities Assessment Evaluation (F.A.R.E. test) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position, there may be a cost associated with this requirement
Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position
Conduct work in a manner that complies with the requirements set out in the City's Environmental Management System (EMS)
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Applicants may be tested

_ Up to 3 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months_

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week; Monday

Friday (Occasional overtime may be required)

Salary:
$ Hourly) $67, Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
SL/SG

Classification Title:
Utilityperson

Posting Date:
Nov 29, 2023

Closing Date:
Dec 06, :59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to): - Temporary Full-time

Union:
ATU 569

Department:
Edmonton Transit Service

Work Location(s): Davies Building, Avenue Edmonton T5A 4P6