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Sturgeon County is hiring up to five (5) temporary full‑time Mower Operators for approximately 18 weeks (May 19 – September 18, 2026). This position operates equipment to control grass and weeds on municipal land and road allowances.

This is a safety sensitive position as it operates various equipment on County worksites.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm (10 hour days).

Mowing and Herbicide Application Operations (90%)

• Operates a 150‑horsepower tractor and a 15‑foot rotary cutter with or without an extension (sidearm) unit with herbicide application technology to mow grass and control weeds on municipal road allowances, and park reserves.
• May be required to operate unit with an extension arm (side arm).
• Applies herbicides in accordance with all applicable legislation.
• Performs other vegetation management and landscape maintenance duties when weather is unsuitable for mowing including mechanical weed and grass trimming, weed hand pulling, landscaping maintenance, and grass seeding.
• Records details of work performed, including materials used, equipment maintenance activities, weather conditions, and locations.
• Cleans and maintains all related equipment and assist with servicing and repairs.

Other Related Duties (10%)

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
• Adheres to all of Sturgeon County’s policies, bylaws, procedures, and processes, as well as align work to the Sturgeon County values.

Required:

• Experience in lawn care and property maintenance.
• Experience with herbicide application.
• Experience with cargo securement.
• Experience operating a truck on gravel roadsides.
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude to repair and maintain tractors and other implements.
• Knowledge of GIS‑based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.
• Identify noxious and prohibited noxious weed species.
• Knowledge of pesticide application process.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with the Alberta Township Survey (ATS) System.
• Current Industrial Pesticide Applicator certification or Authorized Assistant certification (or the ability to obtain).
• Ability to correctly wear Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) in compliance with Sturgeon County’s RPE Code of Practice.
• National Safety Code Cargo Securement Knowledge Certification or the ability to obtain.
• National Safety Code Orientation or the ability to obtain.
• National Safety Code Pre‑Trip & Cargo Securement Orientation & Evaluation or the ability to obtain.
• National Safety Code Pre‑Trip Knowledge or the ability to obtain.
• WHMIS 2015 or ability to obtain.
• Minimum Emergency First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Defensive Driving course certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and politely verbally with others.
• Problem‑solving skills to address day‑to‑day issues that may arise.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare written reports.

Assets:

• Knowledge of pesticide application processes.
• Experience with GIS‑based system to collect and maintain geospatial data relevant to department operations.