Competition ID:

J1225-0617

Job Type:

Seasonal

Department:

Open Space & Ag Services

Job Category:

Ag Services

Hours Per Week:

40

Salary:

$34.99- $40.15 per hour

Date Posted:

December 18, 2025

Closing Date:

January 14, 2026

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.