Agricultural Labourer
Application Deadline: | Sunday, March 31st, 2024 |
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Location: | High Prairie |
Department: | Big Lakes County |
Position Type: | Employment |
Term: | Full-Time |
Seasonal: | No |
Wage: | $ 22.37 per hour |
Posted on: | January 5th, 2024 |
Last updated: | January 12th, 2024 |
Description:
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Operate truck and trailer mounted sprayers or all-terrain vehicle mounted spraying equipment to apply herbicides on County Road right-of-ways and area of weed infestation in compliance with provincial regulations and standard practices.
•Inform landowners of all control measures.
•Daily monitor and service application equipment to ensure safe and proper operation.
•The ability to deal with the public effectively and courteously.
•Accurate records, mapping, use of computer and GPS for documentation of vegetation management area.
•Assist with other related duties pertaining to the functions of Agricultural Services as directed.
Education & Experience
•Valid Alberta Class 5 Operator’s. •Provide current drivers abstract.
•Minimum grade 12 diploma.
•Certification or willingness to obtain: WHMIS, TDG, Standard First Aid/CPR, ATV Rider Training, Assistant Pesticide Applicators License, or other training as required.
•Good physical condition to perform both field and office duties.
Working Conditions & Physical Environment
•Work is performed at various outdoor work sites within the County.
•Use and operation of trucks and ATV’s.
Physical job requirements
•May require lifting and carrying of up to 23 kg, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling.
•Exposure to outdoor conditions.
•Dust and fumes.
•Normal work week consists of 40 hours; however occasional overtime may be required
Apply via email or Website
Email: humanresources@biglakescounty.ca
Website: Click here to apply online