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Operator 1 – Roads

Posted on: Jun 16, 2025

Posted by: City of Camrose

Summary

The City of Camrose is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to fill the permanent position of Operator 1 in the Roads section of the Public Works department. This is a unionized position under CUPE Local 1425 and is inclusive of a probationary period as per the Article 11.02 of the Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Shift work, on-call and overtime will also be necessary to address operational requirements.

HOURLY WAGE: $29.37 per hour in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement.

APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the address below by July 4, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. If applying by e-mail, please ensure position title is included in subject line. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

CONTACT:
City of Camrose – Attention: Manager of Roads
Address: 4202 – 51 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8
P: 780.672.5513 | E: hr@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca

Key Responsibilities

FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

Perform basic manual labour using hands or common labour tools, complex hand held and affixed power tools and machines, light maintenance to equipment and vehicles.
Skilled equipment operation of tool cat, skid steer, tar kettle and hot box machines.
Perform maintenance to equipment, tools and attachments.
Ability to set-up and work within a traffic zone.
Work in all related areas of the Roads operations, which includes but not limited to: snow removal, road maintenance, traffic control, equipment maintenance.
Safely operate and maintain equipment such as single/tandem axle trucks, skid steer and tool cat which may include attachments such as front-end loader, self-propelled road packers, small self-propelled machines such as sweepers and/or snowplow equipment, equipment trailers, spray patch, tarring and a hot box, etc.
Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience and educational background with various aspects of Roads operations are considered an asset (i.e. roadway maintenance, equipment operations and general maintenance, etc.).
Basic computer skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with the public and contractors in a professional manner.
Reliable with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
Must be able to meet the City’s “on-call protocols” and will be required to participate in the on-call rotation within the Roads team.
Ability to exert moderate physical activity and work outside in all types of weather and environmental conditions year round.
Valid Class 3 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with air brake endorsement.

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

No salary range listed.

Closing Date

July 4, 2025

Posting ID: 32772