Requisition ID: 3719
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Casual
Number of Openings: 2
Bi-weekly Working Hours: As Required
Division/Branch: Environmental Services, Waste Process
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level: PL6
Rate: $42.36
COLA*: Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 02/08/2025
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 17/08/2025

Posting Type: Internal & External

• COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) amount listed is based on full-time hours; COLA for casual positions will be prorated based on hours worked.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, perform manual labourer duties; clean and maintain all assigned areas/facilities, operate a variety of small equipment and perform general labour tasks in assigned department. Remain flexible to respond to the immediate needs of your area to increase overall effectiveness of operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must communicate effectively and understand instruction and safety procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate dependability and reliability.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year related labourer experience is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
• A valid Alberta Class three (3) driver’s license is an asset.
• Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
• Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.

• Maintain assigned areas using various small hand and power tools and equipment.
• Operate assigned equipment and light motorized vehicles such as small engine equipment, lawn tractors, implements, pick-up trucks, litter control equipment, and skid steers.
• Load, unload and deliver material and supplies.
• Perform clean up and minor maintenance duties in assigned facilities and grounds, in all weather conditions.
• Provide assistance to other departments when required.
• Assist with inspections if required by assigned area.
• Clean out manholes and sewer mains.
• Collect refuse in parks, playgrounds, and streets.
• Erect street signs.
• Dig holes and trenches.
• Direct traffic during street construction projects.
• Manually sweep sidewalks.
• Assist in the painting of street lines and crosswalks.
• Assist in the maintenance of wooden sidewalks, steps, fences, and guardrails.
• Assist in the maintenance of underground vaults, manholes and catch basins.
• Assist tradesmen in general building maintenance and construction.
• Ability to work shifts and weekends.
• Will perform various duties related to Winter Works Operations.
• If assigned at the Water or Wastewater Facilities the following will also apply:
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• Perform general labourer tasks related to and not limited to the repair and maintenance of all municipal treatment and collection facilities.

• Provide assistance to the treatment operation, septage inspections, bio-solids operation and maintenance trades.
• Perform basic fleet maintenance.
• Operate recycling equipment such as crushers, conveyors, loaders, hydraulic forklifts, etc.
• Coordinate activities related to hazardous waste collection and storage.
• May be required to respond to public inquiries in an effective manner.
• Occasionally will be required in coordinating Landfill operations under the direction of Landfill Attendant.
• Maintain daily records.
• Perform all other related duties as required.