Utility Operator III

ABmunis; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EFAP

Health & Wellness Spending Accounts

Paid training, education, and growth

Union benefits

50% facility discounts

Job summary

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking an experienced Utility Operator III to lead crews, ensure system reliability, and uphold public health and environmental standards. You will balance hands-on technical work with crew leadership and contractor coordination across drinking water, fire protection, and wastewater systems.

Requirements include Alberta Level III Certificates for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection, a Grade 12 diploma, a valid Class 3 with Air Brake endorsement, and 5+

Qualifications

• Five+ years operating, maintaining and repairing municipal water/sewer systems with SCADA and water meters.
• Experience with mobile mapping / GIS applications is essential.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills for team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and coordination for field activities.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair water and sewer infrastructure.
• Conduct testing and system checks to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute technical expertise to projects and programs.
• Lead and coach day-to-day operations and emergencies.

Skills

Municipal water/wastewater operations

SCADA experience

GIS / mobile mapping applications

Water distribution knowledge

Education

Alberta Level III Operator Certificates (Water Distribution)

Alberta Level III Operator Certificates (Wastewater Collection)

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Alberta Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brake(Q) Endorsement

Confined Space Entry

Ground Disturbance

Fall Protection

First Aid

Tools

Hand-held power tools

Heavy-duty equipment

Data entry software

Job description

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Bring your advanced water distribution and wastewater collection expertise to a role where you will help protect public health, safeguard the environment, and strengthen essential municipal services. As Utility Operator III with the City of Fort Saskatchewan, you will be a trusted technical leader—guiding crews, solving complex operational challenges, and improving the maintenance of infrastructure critical to community well-being.

Reporting to the Foreman, Utilities, you will help oversee systems that reliably provide drinking water, fire protection, and wastewater collection. This role combines hands-on technical work with crew leadership, contractor coordination, emergency response, and opportunities to act as Foreman. You will have meaningful influence on day-to-day service reliability and regulatory compliance while strengthening team effectiveness by fostering a positive and safe work environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direction and coordination for activities in the field.
• Apply sound judgment and use efficient and sustainable practices to support a variety of operational activities and programs.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair water and sewer infrastructure, and implement corrective actions to maintain system integrity.
• Conduct testing, sampling, and system checks to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute technical expertise to project development and program advancement.
• Ensure customer concerns are handled in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide leadership and coaching for day-to-day operations and in emergencies.

The successful candidate will have five years or more experience operating, maintaining, and repairing municipal water and sewer systems, including demonstrated experience with SCADA, water meter systems, and mobile mapping / GIS applications. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trust, sustain morale, and inspire engaged teamwork, consistent productivity, and dependable results are essential. Comfortability and familiarity using hand-held power tools, heavy-duty equipment, and data entry tools and software is necessary. Specific qualifications include:

• Alberta recognized Level III Operator Certificates for both Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Alberta Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake(Q) Endorsement
• Current certificates for Confined Space Entry, Ground Disturbance, Fall Protection, and First Aid

This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement. Candidates are required to provide a current Driver’s Abstract at time of interview.

Rate of Pay:$37.72 - $41.45 per hour

Hours of Work: 9 hours per day in an 80-hour bi-weekly schedule that includes one scheduled day-off every two weeks. Part of a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule; requires occasional overtime.

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:

• Competitive wages
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Heath & Wellness Spending Accounts
• Paid training, education, and professional development opportunities
• Union member benefits, including discounts, events, and other offers
• 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities