Water & Wastewater Systems Operator II

Perfdrive; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

LAPP pension plan

EFAP - Employee and Family Assistance

Job summary

City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a skilled Utility Operator II to operate, inspect, and maintain drinking water and wastewater systems. You will respond to breaks, backups, and emergencies, perform meter work, and support regulatory compliance in a hands-on municipal setting.

The role emphasizes safe work practices and collaboration with the Utilities team, with on-call duties and a welcoming environment for ongoing professional development under the CUP E Local 30 agreement.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating, maintaining, and repairing municipal water and sewer systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA, water meter systems, and GIS applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair water and sewer infrastructure.
• Respond to water breaks, sewer backups, and emergencies; coordinate resources for programs like unidirectional flushing.
• Complete meter installations and support accurate billing; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Alberta Level II Operator Certificate – Water Distribution

Alberta Level II Operator Certificate – Wastewater Collection

Tools

SCADA

GIS

Water meter systems

Job description

City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a skilled Utility Operator II to operate, inspect, and maintain drinking water and wastewater systems. You will respond to breaks, backups, and emergencies, perform meter work, and support regulatory compliance in a hands-on municipal setting.

The role emphasizes safe work practices and collaboration with the Utilities team, with on-call duties and a welcoming environment for ongoing professional development under the CUP E Local 30 agreement.