2026 Seasonal Roadside Sprayer

Posted on: Feb 4, 2026

Posted by: Special Areas Board

Summary

Comp #321005SPR Seasonal Roadside Sprayer

Make your summer count by gaining hands-on experience in municipal vegetation control and roadside maintenance. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing experience in land, agricultural, or environmental work, this role places you outdoors supporting weed and vegetation management along municipal roads and rights-of-way. You’ll assist with the safe handling and application of herbicides, operate spray equipment, complete required documentation, and conduct routine inspections while contributing to safe road conditions. Working alongside experienced staff, you’ll take on meaningful responsibility and develop practical skills that support future opportunities in municipal operations, agriculture, or environmental services from late spring through summer.

Key Responsibilities

• Operation of a three-ton spray application truck for weed and brush control
• Maintenance and repair of spray and brush control equipment
• Compiling chemical reporting documentation
• Equipment servicing and minor repairs
• Delivering the Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Grade 12 (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• A valid Pesticide Applicator’s License is required or a willingness to obtain prior to employment
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
• Physically able to perform fieldwork, including lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with equipment
• Excellent customer service: able to use courtesy, and discretion to solve problems
• Good judgment and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• We value diverse experience and are committed to training the right candidate. If you have relevant skills and a strong commitment to public service, we encourage you to apply.
• This position will be working outside completing fieldwork in rural-remote areas
• These are designated safety sensitive positions and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be required on all newly hired employees.

Job Type

Seasonal Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$28.05 - $31.20 per hour

Closing Date

February 27, 2026

Posting ID: 36867

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