Operator I and Operator II

Posted on: Jan 5, 2026

Posted by: Sturgeon County

Summary

3 Op l positions April 27th – August 28th, 2026
1 Op 1 position April 27th – October 23rd, 2026
2 Op ll positions March 30th – September 23rd, 2026
1 Op ll position March 30th – October 23rd, 2026

1 Op ll position April 27th – September 25th, 2026

1 Op ll position April 27th – November 27th, 2026

The Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Heavy Equipment while performing road rehabilitation and maintenance activities. Reporting to the Supervisor, Transportation, the Operator works independently and/or with a crew engaged in the maintenance of the County’s roads (paved or gravel) and assets (bridges, drainage ditches and signs), operating a variety of equipment that they are deemed qualified to operate. When there is a requirement to operate equipment that the County uses to maintain its paved or gravel roads, or maintain drainage requirements, the County will provide training to individuals in the safe and effective operation of the equipment that an Operator is not yet trained or deemed qualified on. It is expected that a variety of equipment operation is required in this role and that individuals will undertake this training when provided.

For this seasonal position, the Operators will undertake work in the spring/summer season (typically April to November). These seasonal positions will have staggered end dates.

Additional Labourer duties may be required to be performed from time-to-time. This includes working independently or with a team to collect waste and garbage, signage, wayfinding, and an assortment of support duties related to the maintenance of the County’s paved or gravel roads, and assets such as bridges, drainage ditches, and signs. Other related tasks or duties may also be assigned as needed.

Operator I is expected to be able to operate a light duty truck and trailer, packer, skid steer, single axle truck, and a tractor. The position requires a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license and an acceptable driver’s abstract. As the position operates heavy equipment, it is considered a safety sensitive position.

Operator ll is expected to be efficient in operations under the OP l position in addition, be able to or be willing to learn to operate a tandem truck, dozer, grader, loader, and reclaimer, along with a packer, skid steer, single axle truck, and a tractor. The position requires a valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s license with Airbrakes (Q) endorsement and an acceptable driver’s abstract. As the position operates heavy equipment, it is considered a safety sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for the Operator I position. Incumbents may not perform all the duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional duties from those set forth below to address operational needs and evolving best practice.

Summer Operations Operator l

Road Services
- Garbage Pickup.
  - This operation maintains clean road Right of Ways throughout the County by removing deleterious material.
  - Involves operation of light and medium duty trucks, trailers and skid steers to retrieve garbage and animal remains from the road ROW and supporting manual garbage collection/bagging. GIS mapping required.
- Sign maintenance.
  - This operation provides for the upkeep of signage for the travelling public.
  - Involves operation of light and medium duty trucks, trailers, and skid steers to transport equipment involved in the removal, maintenance, and installation of County signage. Also requires manual labour support for the digging, compacting, and cleanup of the operations. GIS mapping required.
- Bridge maintenance.
  - This operation annually removes gravel and dirt build-up from bridge surfaces to allow for inspection and repair of the strip decking as well as reducing static weight on the bridge structure.
  - Involves operation of light and medium duty trucks, trailers, and skid steer sweepers. Also requires flagging, shoveling, prying, cutting, and spike installation support. GIS mapping required.
- Brushing.
  - This operation maintains site lines, removes trees from roadways and ditches, and maintains minimum widths on roads to permit various farm and construction equipment to pass.
  - Provides roadside brush control, including brush clearing using a skid steer with an attached mulch head, operation of single axle dump truck and wood chipping unit.
  - Provides roadside brush control, including tree felling and chopping using a chainsaw.
Paved Roads
- Asphalt maintenance.
  - This operation repairs deficiencies in the surface and subgrade of existing asphalt roads in the County.
  - Involves operation of loader, reclaimer, tandem truck, and grader to remove, clean, place, shape and compact cold/hot asphalt or oil to complete repairs. GIS mapping required.
  - Also requires support for flagging, shoveling, raking, etc.
- Dust suppression.
  - This operation provides dust suppression and road stabilization as required throughout the County
  - Involves operation of tractor and wobblies, packer, and light duty trucks.
  - Provides traffic flagging.
- Pothole Patching
  - This operation uses dedicated equipment for high volume pothole repairs.
  - Involves operation of light and medium duty trucks and hot asphalt trailer to haul and place patch material.
  - Provides traffic flagging, as well as provides shoveling and raking support during pothole patching.
- Crack Sealing.
  - This operation seals and fills deficiencies on the asphalt road surface.
  - Requires operation of single axle truck pulling spray patcher trailer, operation of spray patching unit, and supporting flagging and minor blow-pack and sweeping tasks.

Drainage Operations
- Provides periodic support for Labourer duties.
- Culvert replacements
  - Provides loading of materials with skid steer.
  - Provides transporting materials and small equipment with light truck and trailer.
  - Provides operation of compaction equipment including remote operated compactor and riding compactor.
- Ditch grading and leveling with skid steer.
  - Provides grade control support with laser level.

Summer Operations Operator ll

In addition to the Operator l duties, the following duties are typical for the Operator Il position. Incumbents may not perform all the duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional duties from those set forth below to address operational needs and evolving best practice.

Paved Roads
- Asphalt maintenance.
  - This operation repairs deficiencies in the surface and subgrade of existing asphalt roads in the County.
  - Involves operation of loader, dozer, reclaimer, tandem truck, and grader to remove, clean, place, shape and compact cold/hot asphalt or oil to complete repairs. GIS mapping required.
  - Also requires periodic support for Operator I and Labourer duties.

- Dust suppression.
  - This operation provides dust suppression and road stabilization as required throughout the County.
  - Involves operation of tandem axle water truck and grader. GIS mapping required.
  - Also requires periodic support for Operator I and Labourer duties.
Road Services
- Brushing Operations
  - This operation provides maintenance of trees/brush and involves the operation of the skid steer with mulcher attachment, chainsaw and chipper.
- Garbage Pickup
  - This operation maintains clean road Right of Ways throughout the County by removing deleterious material.
  - Involves operation of picker truck, loader, and tandem axle truck to aid in the removal of large garbage items. GIS mapping required.
  - Also requires periodic support for Operator I and Labourer duties.
- Sign maintenance.
  - This operation provides for the upkeep of signage for the travelling public.

Involves operation of a picker truck and loader to assist in the removal, maintenance, and installation of County signage. Also requires Operator I support for the digging, compacting, and cleanup of the operations. GIS mapping required.

Gravel Roads
- Gravel Road Maintenance- Motor Grader
  - Routine summer maintenance
  - Maintenance of dust suppression sites
  - Minor road repairs and rehabilitation
  - Assist in the spreading of surface gravel.
- Graveling program
  - Operation of a wheel loader to load gravel trucks.
  - Operation of tandem truck to spread gravel on County roads.
Drainage
- Culvert replacements and disposal
  - Provides loading and hauling of materials with tandem axle truck and loader. Stockpile and material maintenance with dozer.
- Ditch grading
  - Provides operation of dozer for achieving desired ditch gradient and stockpile maintenance.

Other Related Duties

Loading, Unloading and Transportation of Materials and Equipment
- Identifies existing and predictable hazards.
- Restricts personnel on foot from loading zone.
- Secures loads.
- Transports cargo.
Equipment Maintenance
- Performs pre-trip inspections and records/reports defects.
- Performs post-trip inspections.
- Maintains equipment records.
- Performs basic service and maintenance of equipment such as washing and greasing.

Performs other related duties as required by the Supervisor, including those duties within the Labourer job description.
Adheres to all of Sturgeon County’s policies, bylaws, procedures and processes, as well as aligns work to the Sturgeon County values.
Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.

Requirements

Required:

Knowledge and understanding of the capabilities of the machines being operated, and how to operate equipment safely, including being able to avoid accidents.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class 5 (OP l) and or a Valid Class 3 (Op ll) driver’s license with Airbrakes (Q) endorsement with an acceptable commercial driver’s abstract.
Defensive Driving course certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
Ground Disturbance level I certification or the ability to obtain,
Standard First Aid and CPR.
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.
Flag Person Training Course.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training or certification.
Fire Extinguisher, Customer Service.
Chainsaw knowledge and orientation or ability to obtain.
WHMIS.
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 safely operate various small power tools by taking precautions to avoid incident.
Skill and ability to operate equipment safely and be able to avoid accidents.
Punctual, communicate openly, takes direction well.
Experience in the operation of applicable equipment in the areas of road maintenance or road construction.

Assets:

Knowledge of servicing the equipment assigned would be an asset.
Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brake (Q) Endorsement is an asset.
GIS Field Maps experience, Microsoft Software (Outlook, Excel, Word)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

This position works outdoors on Sturgeon County property in a variety of weather conditions and terrain.
Work may be performed in extreme temperatures or high levels of noise and be exposed to outdoor conditions, dust, fumes, and working near equipment.
Travel to and from various public and private property within Sturgeon County will be required, which will require individuals in this position to have access to a reliable vehicle.
Availability to work overtime when required.
Availability to participate in on call schedule if required.
This is a safety sensitive position as it operates various equipment on County worksites.
The position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms), as well as the ability to shovel, bend, twist, kneel, squat, and crawl.

Job Type

Seasonal

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$31.32 - $40.69/Hour

Closing Date

January 23, 2026

Posting ID: 35901

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