Utilities Operator

Rural Municipalities of Alberta; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian municipality is seeking a qualified Utilities Operator to join its Infrastructure Department. This full-time position focuses on the safe operation and maintenance of water and sewer utilities, ensuring the safe distribution and treatment of potable water. Candidates must have Alberta Environment Certifications and relevant experience in utilities maintenance. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills are essential. This role provides a great opportunity to contribute to community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Alberta Environment Certification – Level II Water Distribution and Level II Wastewater Collection are required.
• 2-3 years of experience in utilities and infrastructure maintenance.
• Classes 3 license with Q endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water plant functions and utilities.
• Ensure safe distribution and treatment of potable water.
• Repair and maintain water mains, sewers, and treatment facilities.

Skills

Strong time management

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Heavy Equipment Operator certification

Job description

With a population of approximately 16,300, Cold Lake is a city that offers a wealth of excitement, adventure and entertainment for all in any season. Hugging the southern shores of Alberta’s seventh largest lake, this recreational paradise can be accessed in summer and winter through western Canada’s largest inland marina. New housing, excellent educational facilities, a multipurpose recreational facility and a college are just a few of the highlights that truly make Cold Lake a community of choice.

Key Responsibilities

The City of Cold Lake is seekingone qualified individual to fill the permanent, full-timeposition of Utilities Operator within the Infrastructure Department. Reporting to the Utilities Foreman, the Utilities Operator is responsible for:

• The safe operation and maintenance of water plant functions, water and sewer utilities
• Ensuring safe distribution, treatment, disinfection and transmission of potable water to City of Cold Lake residences and customers.
• The repair and maintenance of water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, fire hydrants, water and wastewater systems, pump houses, lift stations and treatment facility.
• Overseeing the safe disinfection of potable water and uninterrupted transmission to customers.
• Obtaining field samples, lab testing, organizing data and record management, monitoring bacteriological levels, and reporting data to Alberta Environment for analysis.

Requirements

– Alberta Environment Certification – Level II Water Distribution and Level II Wastewater Collection are required, and Level II Water Treatment and Level I Wastewater Treatment are an asset.

• Applicants who have minimum 2-3 years’ experience in utilities and infrastructure maintenance, in a municipal or other government setting are preferable in this competition.
• A High School diploma and Operator’s class 3 license with Q endorsement are required.
• Standard First Aid, CPR, Confined Space Entry, H2S, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Heavy Equipment Operator certifications are required while working for the City of Cold Lake.
• The Operator will have strong time management, computer, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.