Equipment Operator III - Sewer & Drainage Operations

City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Regina is seeking a skilled Labourer to operate heavy Sewer and Drainage Class III equipment within the Sewer & Drainage Operations Branch. You will perform daily maintenance and assist in training other staff to ensure reliable operations.

This term role requires 2000 hours of water/sewer experience, Level 1 Operator Certification within one year, and willingness to work in challenging conditions, including winter operations, on-call shifts, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2000 hours experience as a Skilled Labourer in Water or Sewer Operations.
• Must obtain Level 1 Operator Certification within one year.
• Thorough knowledge of Class III equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to provide direction and training to other employees.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work daily and in inclement conditions.
• Ability to follow orders, work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate Sewer and Drainage Class III equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Winter duties include operating high pressure boilers and thawing valves.
• Read and interpret water distribution drawings and information.
• Provide field locates for water infrastructure.
• Train and supervise other employees as required.
• Follow Health and Safety regulations and City policies.
• Respond to callouts and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment ops

Class III cert

On-site safety

Operate hydro-vac

Field training

Maintenance & repair

Job description

Job ID : 3735

Openings : 1

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21

Division: City Operations

Department: Water, Waste & Environment

Branch: Sewer & Drainage Operations

Location Name : Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type : Term up to 6 months

Hourly Salary: $29.63 - $30.35

Annual Salary: $61,326.00 - $62,816.00

Date Posted : October 13, 2026

Closing Date: October 26, 2026

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

This position operates heavy mobile and stationary equipment in the Sewer and Drainage Operations Branch as part of the Field Operations team. The position carries out assignments where emphasis is placed on superior operating skill and where errors in judgement may be costly, difficult to rectify and may involve personal hazard to others.This position is responsible for daily maintenance of assigned equipment and may also be required to train other employees in the operation of Class III equipment. This position typically reports to a Crew Lead or Coordinator.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate Sewer and Drainage Operations Class III equipment, safely, efficiently, and effectively including hydro-vac units, front-end loaders, steam boilers, and other designated Class III equipment.
• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs as are necessary to ensure equipment is kept in good operating condition.
• During winter months, this position will be required to operate high pressure boilers, thawing frozen valves, curb boxes, fire hydrants, catch basins and other water assets.
• Read and interpret water linear system drawings and operational information as required.
• Operate & exercise valves and curb boxes.
• Hydrovac and repair valves, curb stops/boxes and daylight underground utilities
• Read and interpret water distribution linear system drawings and operational information as required.
• Provide field locates for water infrastructure and reporting of work performed.
• Provide direction and training of other employees as required.
• Follow all rules, procedures and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Perform related duties as required.

Key Qualifications

• Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through a minimum of 2000 hours experience as a Skilled Labourer in Water or Sewer Operations with demonstrated ability to operate water or sewer operations Class III equipment competently.
• Must obtain Level 1 Operator Certification, as identified under the Saskatchewan Water or Wastewater Works Operator Certification Standard, in their designated operating area (Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection) within one (1) year.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation, care, mechanics, and routine maintenance involved in the operation and routine maintenance of water and sewer linear systems Class III equipment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of methods, procedures, maintenance, and operation associated with the various linear systems in water and sewer operations.
• Ability to provide direction and training to other employees who may be assigned as helpers.
• Demonstrated ability to perform heavy work of a physical nature on a daily basis over sustained periods and inclement conditions.
• Demonstrated ability and initiative to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions associated with work orders, work procedure manuals, construction specifications, drawings, and plans, etc.
• Ability to assist in training other employees in the operation, servicing, maintenance, and care of equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide written reports, calculating units of accomplishment, for work completed and documenting any problems that were encountered.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to apply the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act, City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual and National Safety Code.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Class 3A license.
• Must be willing and able to obtain Trailing Towing training.
• Must be able and willing to perform work of a physical nature in field environments and inclement conditions.
• Must be comfortable working in environments where sewage is present.
• Must be willing to be on call, perform overtime, and work shift and/or irregular hours.
• Must respond to call outs and emergencies as required.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses.

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