Herbicide Applicator
Application Deadline: | Saturday, March 30th, 2024 |
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Location: | Edmonton, AB |
Department: | Green Oasis/Bluewood |
Position Type: | Employment |
Term: | Full-Time |
Seasonal: | Yes |
Wage: | $20 per hour |
Posted on: | February 13th, 2024 |
Last updated: | February 13th, 2024 |
Description:
Blueweed is a division of Green Oasis Services and specializes in providing vegetation control to the oil and gas industry, utility companies, industrial plants, pipeline right-of-ways, municipalities, commercial businesses, and environmental reclamation contractors.
The position of Herbicide Applicator will identify weeds, conduct herbicide applications, and maintain accurate records while ensuring a high commitment to safety. This is the perfect summer job for post-secondary students interested in environmental sciences, oil & gas, or who want to maximize their earning potential for the summer.
We hire from all faculties and programs, wherever we find the best candidates for our team.
Responsibilities
· Herbicide application using truck-mounted sprayers, backpack sprayers, and UTV sprayers.
· Defensive driving of 1-ton service units in the city and congested industrial plants, as well as long highway drives and gravel roads.
· Navigation using a combination of maps and GPS.
· Precise record keeping and clear communication.
· Attention to detail is a must.
· Participation in a safety conscious work environment.
· Professionally and confidently communicating with field level clients.
· Troubleshoot and maintain equipment such as gas-powered pumps, backpack sprayers, and trucks (nothing expected beyond what you are trained).
· Vegetation removal with string trimmer and pruning shears (a few days a year).
To apply via email click on the link below:
dmontgomery@blueweed.ca