Equipment Operator Groundskeeping - Full Time

AB
On-site
Posted Sep 17, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Equipment Operator performs skilled heavy manual labor and operates specialized heavy motorized equipment to support park maintenance and event setup. They are responsible for directing employees on-site, ensuring safe workflows, and maintaining accurate digital logs for vehicle and equipment usage.

Job details

About the Calgary Stampede The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees. As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive. Position Summary As a member of the Parks & Facility Services Groundskeeping team, the Equipment Operator - Groundskeeping provides specialized skilled heavy manual labour involving the use of hand and/or common labouring tools and through the operation of specialized heavy motorized equipment to support the general maintenance and improvement projects of the park and buildings. This team supports the setup, running, and move-out of most events occurring on Stampede Park year-round. *Note: The closing date for this opportunity is: Friday, October 2, 2026 Responsibilities Responsibilities of this role include skilled, heavy manual labour and equipment operation of a specialized nature which includes but is not limited to: * Operating heavy equipment including skid steers, forklifts, grader, articulating loader, tandem dump truck, mobile elevated work platforms, street sweepers and large John Deere tractors (Above 70 HP). * Operator is required to exercise superior judgment when operating equipment / tools / machinery that possesses complex controls. * Directing employees, as required, around work site and equipment, ensuring a safe, effective and efficient workflow. * Completing daily logs as directed, which may include vehicle inspections, signing out vehicles, fuel, and vehicle maintenance forms. All forms are on digital applications. * As workload requires drive a water truck, operate a forklift, occasional lifting and carrying of materials, operate the vacuum truck, forklift, and skid steer. * Providing assistance for general maintenance and construction projects when necessary. * This position is a non-standard 40 hour work week, evening and weekend shifts are rotational. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have worked in a dynamic environment where they have experience delivering on multiple priorities and will hold the following qualifications: * Have and maintain a valid Class 3 driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement. (training may be provided for ideal candidate) * 3-5 years forklift and/or relative equipment experience. * Highly skilled operation of unique machines involving complex controls and working to close tolerances. * Exceptional guest service skills. * High attention to detail. * WHMIS Certification. * NSC driver status is preferred (will train if required) Benefits The Calgary Stampede offers a unique and exciting work environment, an excellent total compensation package and the opportunity for advancement and employee training. To Apply To apply, please submit your resume via the “Apply now” button on the top right. All applicants are thanked in advance and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 3 driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement and have 3-5 years of experience operating forklifts or similar heavy equipment. Strong attention to detail, guest service skills, and WHMIS certification are required for this role.