Technician, Construction & Maintenance - Drumheller

Socket.dev; Drumheller; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Drumheller, AB is hiring a Technician, Construction & Maintenance to support operations across multiple districts. The role involves installing gas piping, repairing leaks, and assisting in regulating stations and metering facilities. You will operate heavy equipment and coordinate with contractors and customers.

Required are a high school diploma, 1+ year in construction, and a valid Alberta driver’s license with the appropriate class; travel is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year in a construction-related job or similar field.
• Valid Alberta driver’s license with appropriate class and driving record; license verification required.

Responsibilities

• Install gas piping systems and perform related duties.
• Repair leaks and damages on buried and above-ground pipelines and facilities.
• Assist in installation, construction, maintenance and operation of regulating stations and metering facilities.
• Operate construction and heavy work equipment.
• Stake projects and coordinate with contractors and customers.
• Perform annual maintenance and leak survey program.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Suite

GIS Software

TelDig

SCBA training

Job description

Job Posting: Technician, Construction & Maintenance – Drumheller
Job Category: Operations & Engineering
Requisition Number: 20-26
Application Deadline: September 21, 2026
Wages: $41.59 – $43.91 per hour

What You Will Do:

In this unionized position of Technician, Construction & Maintenance, you will play an essential role within our Operations workgroup. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Installing gas piping systems and performing related duties;
• Repairing leaks and damages on buried and above ground pipelines and facilities;
• Assisting in the installation, construction, maintenance and operation work on regulating stations and metering facilities;
• Operating construction and heavy work equipment;
• Staking projects and coordinating with contractors and customers; and
• Performing annual maintenance and leak survey program.

What You Will Bring:

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum one (1) year in a construction related job;
• Valid Alberta Driver’s license either Class 5 with Air Brake, Class 3 with Air Brake or Class 1;
  • An acceptable driver's abstract is also required for this position and
• Ability to perform all necessary physical requirements of the position.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of MS Suite or equivalent;
• Basic knowledge GIS Software;
• Experience with TelDig or similar software;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Safety certificates including;
  • Line stopping qualification to level 4;
  • Ground Disturbance Level 2;
  • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); and
  • H2S Alive and Standard First Aid.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires regular travel within and outside the assigned district. Based on operational needs, employees may be required to work away from their home district for extended periods, including overnight stays. Assignments may involve alternating rotations, such as one week in the home district followed by one week in another district

If you meet most but not all qualifications, you are still encouraged to apply.