Job Description

Join Our Team - Utility Operator - Full Time

Are you looking for a hands-on career where every day makes a difference in your community? The Town of Vermilion is seeking a motivated and dependable individual to join our team as a Utility Operator.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a vital public service role that keeps our water and wastewater systems running smoothly. No certification yet? No problem! We're willing to train and support the right candidate in achieving their Operator Level I certification.

Job Overview:

Maintain water, sewer, and storm facilities, including pumps, valves, and backup engines.

Ensure compliance with the "Alberta Environment Code of Practice" to provide safe and potable drinking water.

Conduct repairs on water, sanitary, and storm systems as needed.

Operate municipal equipment, hand tools, and other equipment safely and effectively, using specific operational skills and procedures.

Respond promptly and effectively to alarms and critical situations such as low/high pressure, high flow, reservoir levels, and power failures.

Analyze and interpret data from the SCADA (System Control and Data Acquisition) system.

Complete daily tasks as outlined in work orders generated by the administration/utility billing department.

Perform monthly water meter readings for commercial and residential properties.

Conduct seasonal maintenance activities such as hydrant flushing, winterization, line flushing, sewer flushing, and valve exercising.

Participate in a rotating schedule for 24-hour emergency on-call response.

What We're Looking For:

A positive attitude and strong work ethic

Willingness to learn and complete certification training

Basic Mechanical or technical aptitude

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Why Join Us?

On-the-job training and paid certification opportunities

Competitive wages - Salary of $61,080 - $66,064 (depending on qualifications)

Vacation Plan

Comprehensive Benefits Plan including extended health care, health care spending account, dental plan, long-term disability coverage, and life insurance

Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) with employer matching

Stable, meaningful work that supports your community every day

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Class 5 Driver's License

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check, and drivers abstract.

If you're ready to build a rewarding career in municipal utilities, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send cover letter and resumes to hr@vermilion.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,080.00-$66,064.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Work Location: In person