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Utilities Operator

Posted on: Aug 15, 2024

Posted by: City of Camrose

Summary

The City of Camrose is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to fill a permanent Operator position in the Utilities 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 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Shift work, on-call and overtime will also be necessary to address operational requirements.

HOURLY WAGE: The starting base hourly wage for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Base hourly wage ranges from $28.66 – $35.68 per hour and will be determined in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement, plus any additional premium pay as outlined in the collective agreement.

APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the email address below by August 28, 2024 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 – Public Works: Attention, Manager of Utilities

Mailing Address: 5204 – 50 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8

P: 780.672.5513| E: hr@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca

Key Responsibilities

FUNCTIONS/DUTIES (but not limited to):

Assist in the following duties and tasks; sanitary sewer cleaning, sewer manhole inspections, sanitary sewer root control program, excavation and repair of broken sanitary sewer mains and water mains and services, labourer for vactor truck and water truck, valve operations, UDF program, cc valve operations, distribution laboratory and field testing, sanitary sewer laboratory and field testing, lagoon weed and vegetation control, mowing and weed eater of grass at all Utilities Buildings, providing heavy manual labour.
Meter reading and meter service work (installations, account read-outs and problem troubleshooting).
Operations and maintenance of the Utilities System as directed.
Assistance with other City operation functions as necessary and assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 12 Diploma or GED equivalent.
Water & Wastewater Technical Program and or Post-Secondary Education.
Alberta Environment Certification – minimum of Level I Water Distribution, Level I Wastewater Collection or ability to work towards. Higher levels of certification or certification in Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment would be considered an asset.
Minimum one (1) year experience in utilities and infrastructure maintenance and or other construction background.
Awareness of the City of Camrose Alberta Environment Approvals considered an asset.
Must be able to work in confined spaces, trenches, elevated platforms, ladders, and extreme weather conditions.
Basic computer literacy to operate meter reading computer software
Reliable with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with the public and contractors in a professional manner.
Must be able to meet the City’s on-call protocols and participate in the on-call rotation detailed in the Collective Agreement and as assigned for the Utilities team.
Valid Class 3 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with air brake endorsement or the ability to obtain.

Job Type

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Employer Contact

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Salary Range

$28.66 - $35.68 per hour

Closing Date

August 28, 2024

Posting ID: 27387