Top Benefits
About the role
Permanent Full-Time
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025
The Town of Morinville is a growing community on the doorstep of Metro Edmonton. Developed on a foundation of rich heritage and culture spanning 100+ years, it offers an excellent quality of life with convenient access to all nearby big city amenities while retaining the characteristics of a vibrant and flourishing centre for the surrounding rural community.
Reporting to the Team Lead, Parks, the Equipment Operator I is responsible for operating light-duty municipal equipment and performing skilled manual labour to maintain and improve municipal infrastructure. Key duties include the operation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of roads, sidewalks, ditches, culverts, signs, park infrastructure, and municipal utilities. The Equipment Operator I supports special projects and events across departments and serves as a mentor to seasonal employees, providing guidance and setting a positive example to ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance activities with a focus on enhancing the Town’s open spaces, including care of trees, flowers, outdoor amenities, trails, as well as roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots.
- Perform infrastructure maintenance tasks, such as road repairs, traffic sign installations, open space upkeep, and park maintenance, adapting to new tasks as needed.
- Adhere to safety procedures and participate in hazard assessments, safety meetings, and incident investigations.
- Safely operate and maintain vehicles and equipment related to assigned tasks, such as single-axle trucks and mowers.
- Wash, clean, and fuel equipment as needed and report malfunctions or required repairs.
- Conduct daily maintenance checks, including greasing, fluid level monitoring, and cleaning, to ensure proper equipment functionality.
- Maintain accurate records for daily, weekly, and monthly inspections and operations, including vehicle inspections, pre/post-trip checks, safety inspections, material usage, and daily work logs.
- May act as the Seasonal Lead for shrub beds and flower maintenance.
- Assist with the provision of ‘on the job’ training to new employees.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
- A valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License is required.
- Ability to obtain Alberta Class 3 Drivers License with “Q” endorsement
- Knowledge of Utilities, Transportation and Parks maintenance operations in a municipal environment is an asset.
- Strong customer service and ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, internal & external customers.
- Good physical condition with ability to handle physical stress and work in a variety of conditions.
- Strong/effective oral and written communication skills
- Developed reading, writing and mathematical skills and ability to read construction drawings.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Drivers Abstract Consent as a condition of employment.
Compensation/Hours of Work: This position is included within the scope of the Town’s unionized setting (CUPE 2426) with a probationary wage rate starting at $27.81 per hour, applied in accordance to the Collective Agreement and is based on a 40-hour work week. We offer attractive benefits including pension, workplace development and great opportunities for employees to become involved in the community. This position may be required to work various shifts (including weekends) due to operational requirements.
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025
To apply to this position please visit www.morinville.ca/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. The Town of Morinville values and supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
About Town of Morinville
The Town of Morinville offers convenient access to urban amenities while retaining the characteristics of a vibrant and flourishing rural community.
With a population of 10,578 (according to the 2020 census), Morinville defines itself as a healthy business and residential community. Morinville's residents are young and family-oriented and are committed to keeping the town safe and neighbourly. Some of the town's advantages include: High quality education; wide range of recreational activities; diversity of residential styles; healthy retail business core; solid industrial base; opportunities for business investment and expansion; solid infrastructure and an exciting future.
The Town of Morinville is the centre of the Municipal District of Sturgeon County. It serves as the commercial centre for the surrounding district. Its geographical position, combined with a well-developed transportation system, and its proximity to Alberta's capital, will ensure continued prosperity in the future.
Morinville is located in Sturgeon County (which has their offices in Morinville) and is poised on the doorstep of the City of St. Albert and the City of Edmonton to the south, follows the North Saskatchewan river to the east, reaches just north of the Town of Legal, and touches Sandy Lake in the west. The towns of Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, Redwater and many others are also located in Sturgeon County, as is the Canadian Forces Edmonton Garrison.
Top Benefits
About the role
Permanent Full-Time
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025
The Town of Morinville is a growing community on the doorstep of Metro Edmonton. Developed on a foundation of rich heritage and culture spanning 100+ years, it offers an excellent quality of life with convenient access to all nearby big city amenities while retaining the characteristics of a vibrant and flourishing centre for the surrounding rural community.
Reporting to the Team Lead, Parks, the Equipment Operator I is responsible for operating light-duty municipal equipment and performing skilled manual labour to maintain and improve municipal infrastructure. Key duties include the operation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of roads, sidewalks, ditches, culverts, signs, park infrastructure, and municipal utilities. The Equipment Operator I supports special projects and events across departments and serves as a mentor to seasonal employees, providing guidance and setting a positive example to ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance activities with a focus on enhancing the Town’s open spaces, including care of trees, flowers, outdoor amenities, trails, as well as roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots.
- Perform infrastructure maintenance tasks, such as road repairs, traffic sign installations, open space upkeep, and park maintenance, adapting to new tasks as needed.
- Adhere to safety procedures and participate in hazard assessments, safety meetings, and incident investigations.
- Safely operate and maintain vehicles and equipment related to assigned tasks, such as single-axle trucks and mowers.
- Wash, clean, and fuel equipment as needed and report malfunctions or required repairs.
- Conduct daily maintenance checks, including greasing, fluid level monitoring, and cleaning, to ensure proper equipment functionality.
- Maintain accurate records for daily, weekly, and monthly inspections and operations, including vehicle inspections, pre/post-trip checks, safety inspections, material usage, and daily work logs.
- May act as the Seasonal Lead for shrub beds and flower maintenance.
- Assist with the provision of ‘on the job’ training to new employees.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
- A valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License is required.
- Ability to obtain Alberta Class 3 Drivers License with “Q” endorsement
- Knowledge of Utilities, Transportation and Parks maintenance operations in a municipal environment is an asset.
- Strong customer service and ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, internal & external customers.
- Good physical condition with ability to handle physical stress and work in a variety of conditions.
- Strong/effective oral and written communication skills
- Developed reading, writing and mathematical skills and ability to read construction drawings.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Drivers Abstract Consent as a condition of employment.
Compensation/Hours of Work: This position is included within the scope of the Town’s unionized setting (CUPE 2426) with a probationary wage rate starting at $27.81 per hour, applied in accordance to the Collective Agreement and is based on a 40-hour work week. We offer attractive benefits including pension, workplace development and great opportunities for employees to become involved in the community. This position may be required to work various shifts (including weekends) due to operational requirements.
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025
To apply to this position please visit www.morinville.ca/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. The Town of Morinville values and supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
About Town of Morinville
The Town of Morinville offers convenient access to urban amenities while retaining the characteristics of a vibrant and flourishing rural community.
With a population of 10,578 (according to the 2020 census), Morinville defines itself as a healthy business and residential community. Morinville's residents are young and family-oriented and are committed to keeping the town safe and neighbourly. Some of the town's advantages include: High quality education; wide range of recreational activities; diversity of residential styles; healthy retail business core; solid industrial base; opportunities for business investment and expansion; solid infrastructure and an exciting future.
The Town of Morinville is the centre of the Municipal District of Sturgeon County. It serves as the commercial centre for the surrounding district. Its geographical position, combined with a well-developed transportation system, and its proximity to Alberta's capital, will ensure continued prosperity in the future.
Morinville is located in Sturgeon County (which has their offices in Morinville) and is poised on the doorstep of the City of St. Albert and the City of Edmonton to the south, follows the North Saskatchewan river to the east, reaches just north of the Town of Legal, and touches Sandy Lake in the west. The towns of Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, Redwater and many others are also located in Sturgeon County, as is the Canadian Forces Edmonton Garrison.