Utility Operator III

Perfdrive; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

LAPP pension plan

EFAP

Training & development opportunities

Union member benefits

Facility discounts

Job summary

The City of Fort Saskatchewan seeks an experienced Utility Operator III to lead and maintain municipal water and sewer systems. Reporting to the Foreman, Utilities, you will inspect, operate, and repair infrastructure, coordinate field activities, and guide crews and contractors to ensure service reliability.

Ideal candidates have Alberta Level III certificates, a Grade 12 diploma, a valid Class 3 with Air Brake, and strong teamwork, safety, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Alberta Level III Operator Certificates for 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and coordination for activities in the field.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair water and sewer infrastructure.
• Conduct testing and system checks to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead day-to-day operations and emergencies.

Skills

Water distribution

Wastewater collection

SCADA

GIS

Team leadership

Education

Alberta Level III Water Distribution

Alberta Level III Wastewater Collection

Grade 12 Diploma

Tools

Confined Space Entry

Ground Disturbance

Fall Protection

First Aid

Job description

Job Number:J1026-0674Job Type:Permanent Full timeEmployee Group:Union Local CUPE 30Job Category:UtilitiesOpen Positions:1Date Posted:October 27, 2026Closing Date:November 16, 2026Salary:$37.72 - $41.45/HourPosition SummaryBring 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.Responsibilitiesinclude, 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.QualificationsThe 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 AidThis 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.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• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits• Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)• 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 facilitiesFort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.Are you interested in this job?