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Water Services - Field Operations team has an exciting opportunity for individuals with labouring and truck driving skills. As a Utility Worker with Field Operations, you will perform semiskilled, heavy manual labour assisting in water, wastewater, stormwater, or operational services. Primary duties include:

• Perform heavy manual labour such as digging, lifting, and shoveling.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of utilities.
• Complete paperwork and forms related to specific tasks.
• Utilize various hand tools and power tools to complete tasks.
• Complete site restoration work and drive various sized vehicles.

Qualifications

• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits, or a Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, with no current suspensions or charges pending.
• Preference will be given to candidates with:
  • Any Alberta Trades Certification or Red Seal Trades Certification.
  • Experience operating any of the following equipment: Hydrovac, High Pressure Truck, Backhoe, Trackhoe, Tandem Truck Driver, Bobcat or Skidsteer.
  • Experience in any of the following: Underground Utility CCTV, Stormwater system operation and maintenance and/or underground utility construction.
• 1 year of related driving experience, work experience with power/ hand tools and underground construction related experience will be considered assets.
• A High School diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED) will be considered an asset.
• A valid Class 1 or Class 3 Driver's License or Q (Air Brake) endorsement will be considered an asset.
• Boom Truck operator experience (or journeyman certification) will be considered an asset.
• Success in this position requires applicants to hold safety as a value, as working safely is critical in all tasks performed and, in all decisions made.

Working Conditions: These positions are physically demanding, at various locations and work is done in all types of weather conditions.

Note: This posting may be used to fill similar positions within the work unit.

Pre-employment Requirements

• A security clearance will be conducted.
• Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
• Successful candidate will be expected to report to various city locations.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Union: CUPE Local 37

Business Unit: Water Services

Position Type: 3 Permanent

Location: Various

Compensation: $33.81 - 37.48 per hour

Days of Work: Shifts vary to provide

24/7 coverage for operations.

Hours of work: Non-standard 38 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: October 21, 2025

Job ID #: 312720