Job Number:

J0825-0737

Job Type:

Permanent Full time

Employee Group:

Union Local CUPE 30

Job Category:

Roads

Open Positions:

1

Date Posted:

August 25, 2025

Closing Date:

September 8, 2025

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Position Summary

The City of Fort Saskatchewan’s Public Works Department is currently recruiting for the position of Operator II – Roads Services. Reporting to the Foreman, Roads Services, the Operator II is responsible for the operation and the minor maintenance of most of the City’s heavy equipment. The Operator II also performs duties in relation to the maintenance and construction of municipal infrastructure, including roadways, bridges, drainage infrastructure, and other related duties as assigned. This position uses safe work practices and procedures to carry out assigned tasks and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the work team.

Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to:

• Operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to dump truck, backhoe, skidsteer, loader and street sweeper.
• Perform inspections of vehicles and report any deficiencies or work required.
• Concrete forming and pouring for sidewalks, sign bases, flat surfaces, curbs, & catch basins.
• Sweep, repair and maintain asphalt surfaces.
• Minor maintenance and washing of equipment.
• Installation, removal and repair of traffic signs.
• Inspect, maintain and replace catch basins, culverts and repairing of storm lines.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent education and a Class 3 Alberta Driver’s License with Air Brake Certification. A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience with heavy equipment and knowledge of different types of construction (i.e., concrete, asphalt, catch basin) is required. This position requires working knowledge of roadway structure construction and maintenance (i.e., traffic lights, road signs, sidewalks, storm sewer installation, concrete inspection, etc.). Experience operating a grader and a dump truck with snowplow/sander equipment is considered an asset. This role requires the ability to work with little or no direct supervision, receiving orders for work verbally or in writing. The position requires shift work, and overtime when necessary. Participation in an on-call schedule is required. This is a physically demanding position; incumbents will be required to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions.

This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement. A current Driver’s Abstract will be required at the time of interview.

Rate of Pay: $31.28 – $34.38 per hour

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (varying shifts which may include days, evenings, & weekends)

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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