Utility Operator

About us

County of Wetaskiwin is a small business in Wetaskiwin, AB. We are professional, agile, supportive, and our goal is to The County of Wetaskiwin, located in central Alberta on the Highway 2 corridor, offers a casual country setting with a diverse farming community. The County stretches from Bittern Lake on the east boundary to the Alder Flats area in the west. It is rich in natural attractions boasting several lakes, nestled in forested, hilly parkland settings and home to a variety of wildlife. The County is continually striving to enrich and improve its community and embracing the challenges of the future.

The County is seeking a permanent full time Utilities Operator. Reporting to the Utilities Foreman, the successful candidate will assist with the daily operation and maintenance of the County of Wetaskiwin’s water/wastewater systems. Regular hours of work are eight (8) hours per day Monday to Friday commencing at 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the requirement to be on a rotational on-call schedule as required.

Required Skills

• Achieved Provincial Certification Level 1 or greater in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater collection; or
• Achieved a Journeyman Certification as a Plumber, Electrician, or Instrumentation and Control Technician; or
• Achieved a Certificate as a Water and Wastewater Technician through a qualified technical institution.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Hold a Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated an ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Have a demonstrated ability for being self motivated, organized, safety conscious, mechanical aptitude and good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be physically fit; able to lift up to 50 lbs and able to work in an outside environment.
• Excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing are essential.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract.
• Experience in GIS operations and Asset ID software is an asset.

What we Offer

• Salary Grid as per IUOE Collective Agreement of $28.22 to $31.34 per hour (currently under review).
• Vacation plan.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including extended health care, health care spending account, dental plan, long-term disability coverage, and life insurance.
• Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) with employer matching.
• Fun, respectful, helpful, encouraging, and friendly work environment with regular social events.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $28.22-$31.34 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-14