Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Millwright!

Permanent, Full-Time, On-Site

The City of Medicine Hat is committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace where every employee can thrive. As our employees are our greatest asset, we strive to create an environment that ensures their experience is both rewarding and fulfilling. Through a focus on collaboration, innovation, and support, we aim to empower our team members to achieve their best while contributing to the success of our community.

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, the Millwright is responsible for performing mechanical maintenance at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This full-time role, requiring 2,080 working hours annually, involves close collaboration with other departments and City personnel, and plays a key role in fostering a positive, safety-first work environment.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Millwright is an on-site position located in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Relocation Assistance is available for the successful candidate. We're a community-minded city with an entrepreneurial spirit and a vibrant industrial history. Medicine Hat is Canada's sunniest city; spring starts early, and summer stretches out a little further, with an average of 330 days of sunshine per year. With a diverse range of cultural experiences, beautiful parks, and a sunny four-season climate, Medicine Hat is a place where you can truly feel at home. Explore the unique opportunities that make our city a great place to live, work, learn and play. Opportunity Awaits - Move to Medicine Hat

Your key responsibilities

• Participates in planning and executing mechanical work projects.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs equipment and infrastructure at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Maintains accurate records and predicts and plans for future maintenance needs.
• Responds to emergency after hours call outs when required.
• Occasionally assists with major maintenance work in other EU Facilities when required.

What you bring

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the wastewater treatment plant.
• Proven maintenance skills, including shaft alignments, bearing replacements, pump and valve re-packs, pump overhauls, valve replacement, etc.
• Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and City policies.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate work records.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand and execute both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12 or a high school equivalency diploma.
• Possession of a valid Alberta Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate.
• Minimum of two (2) years related plant maintenance work experience.
• Vocational training and experience in a mechanical field such as mechanics, pump maintenance, millwright, pipefitter, etc.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Alberta motor vehicle operator's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Valid Standard First Aid certificate and a current Defensive Driving course.
• This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen.

Pay range:

• Collaborative team: Join dedicated professionals committed to excellence and positive change.
• Career development: Benefit from training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package: A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, retirement plans and more.
• Relocation assistance available
• Competitive compensation:
  • CUPE Out of Schedule – Millwright – Step 1 - $45.95
  • CUPE Out of Schedule – Millwright – Step 2 - $48.13
  • CUPE Out of Schedule – Millwright – Step 3 - $49.53

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