Athabasca County has a variety of seasonal/summer positions requiring skilled and semi-skilled workers for various departments. The terms of the positions, dependent of weather,will be from May to October 2020 (Timelines and Dates will be adjusted to accommodate Post-Secondary Education Students – May to August 2020)
PUBLIC WORKS POSITIONS AVAILABLE
- Labourer / Light Equipment Operators
- Heavy Equipment Operators
- Heavy Truck Operators
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience using/maintaining/operating light/heavy equipment (bobcats, quads,riding mowers, tractors, packers, dozer, hydraulic excavator), light/ medium trucks and heavy duty trucks, (pulling lowboys, pups, belly dumps), and various hand & power tools.
AG SERVICES POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Vegetation Management Technicians
Ideal candidates will have:
- An interest in identifying and mapping problem weeds, pests and disease;
- Ability to operate and maintain equipment including mid-sized trucks with trailers, RTVs and quad sprayers, and backpack/ hand sprayers;
- Individuals pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture, reclamation,agronomy/environment or related fields would be an asset.
Roadside Mower Operators
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience operating tractors and mowers,
- Experience identifying weeds and applying herbicide is an asset.
GENERAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS
- Ability to take direction & work effectively independently or with others;
- Good listening & communication skills with co-workers and the public;
- Commitment to the job: punctual, dependable and willing to learn;
- A valid Driver’s License (min. class 5) applicable to the position being applied for;
- The ability to work in a variety of outdoor elements;
- Physical abilities: to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds\physically fit;
- Ability to keep legible records;
- Mechanical skills are an asset.
The deadline to apply is Monday, March 2nd, 2020.
Submit your resume to:
Kelli Chamberlain | HR, Payroll Department
3602 – 48 Avenue
Athabasca, AB T9S 1M8
hr@athabascacounty.com | Fax: (780) 675-5512
PLEASE SPECIFY THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
