Job Description

Posted on: Sep 17, 2025
Posted by: City of Camrose
Summary
The City of Camrose is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to fill the permanent position of Operator 1 in the Roads section of the Public Works department. This is a unionized position under CUPE Local 1425 and is inclusive of a probationary period as per the Article 11.02 of the Collective Agreement.
HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Shift work, on-call and overtime will also be necessary to address operational requirements.
HOURLY WAGE: $29.37 per hour in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement.
APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the address below by October 3, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. If applying by e-mail, please ensure position title is included in subject line. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
CONTACT:
City of Camrose - Attention: Manager of Roads
Address: 4202 - 51 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8
P: 780.672.5513 | E: hr@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca
Key Responsibilities
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Perform basic manual labour using hands or common labour tools, complex hand held and affixed power tools and machines, light maintenance to equipment and vehicles.
• Skilled equipment operation of tool cat, skid steer, tar kettle and hot box machines.
• Perform maintenance to equipment, tools and attachments.
• Ability to set-up and work within a traffic zone.
• Work in all related areas of the Roads operations, which includes but not limited to: snow removal, road maintenance, traffic control, equipment maintenance.
• Safely operate and maintain equipment such as single/tandem axle trucks, skid steer and tool cat which may include attachments such as front-end loader, self-propelled road packers, small self-propelled machines such as sweepers and/or snowplow equipment, equipment trailers, spray patch, tarring and a hot box, etc.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience and educational background with various aspects of Roads operations are considered an asset (i.e. roadway maintenance, equipment operations and general maintenance, etc.).
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with the public and contractors in a professional manner.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Must be able to meet the City's "on-call protocols" and will be required to participate in the on-call rotation within the Roads team.
• Ability to exert moderate physical activity and work outside in all types of weather and environmental conditions year round.
• Valid Class 3 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's License with air brake endorsement.

Skills Required