Concrete Worker I - Districts Full-time Job

At the City of Edmonton - Parks and Roads Service, the long-term success of serving our citizens is implemented by the actions of exceptional employees who exemplify our Cultural Commitments of being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent. As an employee in our branch, this positions role will be to cultivate our vision and cultural commitments while championing continuous improvement.

This position is skilled manual labour in the construction and maintenance of concrete structures or horizontal transportation networks. This position is essential to the maintenance and repair of pathways throughout the municipality which requires specific knowledge of concrete materials, their handling and application procedures.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Build, erect and align concrete forms for various concrete structures
• Install in rebar or wire mesh, mix and place concrete and apply finishing methods for rebuilding of pathways, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ramps and other concrete related structures
• Interpret first calls, blueprints, reading survey stakes for establishing grade
• Estimate volume of concrete needed for each job
• Provide guidance and instruction to untrained workers as required
• Hot asphalt repairs, bagged cement repairs, gravel repairs and land restoration repairs may be required
• Provide customer service and communicate with the public and other employees professionally and respectfully
• Complete daily equipment check sheets, Field Level Risk Assessments - (FLRA), log books and address any issues found, report to LD2, RMS or Supervisor
• Ensure all City OH&S Safety Standards, Policies and SOPs are followed; and that safety is the first priority in work execution
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of the 10th school grade
• Experience in all phases of concrete work. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
• Considerable job knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in concrete construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers
• Ability to perform manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions
• Ability to use the necessary hand and power tools for work assignments
• Knowledge of COE & PARS Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to perform heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions with co-workers, leaders and supervisors
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers Licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers Permit is a requirement of this position
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.