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Employment Opportunity
Operator 1 – Public Works
As an Operator 1 – Public Works, you'll play a key role in helping the community of Olds stay safe and mobile.
Every day, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the roads, sidewalks, alleys, trails, and street signage
that keep our town running smoothly. Your work will ensure that residents and visitors can travel efficiently and
safely throughout the area.
This is an entry-level position, and while prior experience in equipment operation is an asset, it's not required. What
matters most is your willingness to learn and grow in the field. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
If you have a Class 3 Driver's License or an air brake endorsement, that’s a bonus and will be an asset in this role.
Located on the Highway 2 corridor, the Town of Olds has a population of just under 10,000 people and is home
to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. Our community is fortunate to have robust leisure, cultural, and
recreation amenities and a strong commercial and industrial sector, all of which make us the regional hub for
approximately 35,000 people. Our Public Works team, a small, dedicated, and vital group, is responsible for
maintaining and improving 104 km of roads, 89 km of sidewalks, 18 km of paved trails, and 2 km of unpaved trails.
Typical Duties Include:
A full and detailed job description is available on the Town of Olds website: www.olds.ca/careers
The wage range for this position is $28.56 - $32.32 per hour. Annual salary is based on a 40-hour work week. This
position includes health benefits and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). Interested parties
are invited to send a resume outlining their qualifications by December 2, 2024, at 8:30 am to:
Human Resources
Town of Olds
4512 46 Street
Olds AB T4H 1R5
E-mail: hr@olds.ca
The Town of Olds thanks all applicants, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
4512 46 Street Olds, Alberta T4H 1R5
Main: 403-556-6981 admin@olds.ca www.olds.ca
TOWN OF OLDS JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Operator I – Public Works
DIVISON: Infrastructure JOB REPORTS TO: Supervisor – Public Works
FUNCTION/PURPOSE: To perform and assist in repairs and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, with a
focus on, but not limited to, roads, sidewalks, pathways, signage, and cemetery operations.
# KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (%
time)
their supervisor
5. R isk Management & Safety:
It is the responsibility of the Town of Olds employees to take care to ensure their own safety 20%
and the safety of others, to know and follow all safety and health instructions, rules,
regulations, and safe work procedures and to report any unsafe or substandard condition or
act as soon as possible to the employer.
Incumbents are responsible for ensuring that operations are performed with the utmost
regard for the safety and health of all personnel, and for promoting proper attitudes
towards safety and health in themselves and in those they supervise.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: Equipment operator experience and related experience in the Public Works or construction field
Competencies:
1. Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License, willing to work towards Class 3 with Air Endorsement
2. Communicate effectively with other staff and the public.
November 2024
4512 46 Street Olds, Alberta T4H 1R5
Main: 403-556-6981 admin@olds.ca www.olds.ca
3. Work outside for extended periods of time.
4. Good physical condition
5. Ability to operate equipment over an extended period of time.
6. Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C (BL) CSA Std. Z1210-17 – Intermediate
7. Ability to fulfill stand-by and on-call duties on a rotational basis.
8. Ability to perform other related duties as required.
Documentation binder.
Wage Grid: Operations I Supervisor Signature: