Employment Type
Temporary
Job Location
242006 Range Road 243, Wheatland County, Alberta, T1P 2C4
Date posted
May 7, 2026
Valid through
May 22, 2026
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Position title
Seasonal Equipment / Spray Truck Operator (ASB)
Description

Job Number: 

P26-14

Position Summary:

The Seasonal Equipment / Spray Truck Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining a variety of equipment (primarily a tractor, mower, and spray truck) and providing services to support the delivery of Agricultural Service Board (ASB) programs.

Responsibilities
  • Perform safe operations of equipment including but not limited to the following: tractor and pull type mower, spray truck, seeder, hydro-seeder, sprayer, disker, cultivator, bale shredder, forklift, ATV, UTV, and truck with trailer.
  • Ensure equipment is well maintained, safe, and in good operating condition before work begins.
  • Report any required equipment maintenance / repairs to the Agricultural Services Foreman, or in their absence, to the Shop Foreman.
  • Conduct appropriate service / repair on equipment as directed by the Agricultural Services Foreman.
  • Deliver the roadside 15ft mowing program.
  • Participate in the delivery of the roadside spraying program.
  • Conduct forage seeding on road construction project disturbances; participate in erosion control work on road construction borrow areas.
  • Support the Agricultural Foreman in the coordination of the Agricultural Service Board (ASB) equipment rental program and rental equipment maintenance, as required.
  • Participate in the design and administration of disease and pest surveys, as directed.
  • Participate with Richardson Ground Squirrel control in hamlets and waste transfer sites, as required.
  • Participate in pesticide applications.
  • Ensure all work is performed safely and in a timely manner; ensure all work is performed in accordance with Wheatland County policies.
  • Ensure adherence to all applicable Wheatland County policies and bylaws.
  • Ensure compliance with OH&S including attendance at safety meetings, being properly trained in OH&S related topics, and ensuring work is completed in a safe manner.
  • Appropriately, and in a timely manner complete administrative tasks (e.g., prepare reports and year-end summaries; ensure adequate records of programs are kept).
  • Relate to and communicate with co-workers, management, external community and vendors sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly and courteously; respond to inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
Qualifications
  • Combination of related education at the high school level; post-secondary training in agriculture would be an asset
  • Agricultural experience would be an asset
  • Equipment operation experience would be an asset
  • Mechanical inclination would be an asset
  • Valid Class 5 Alberta drivers’ licence
  • Ability to obtain WHMIS and First Aid certification
  • Effective organizational and time management skills
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Effective written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Working Conditions:

  • (Approximately) April – November (Summer Season) – Monday to Friday; 50 hours/week;
  • Overtime will be required