Public Works Operator

Full Time - Permanent (40 Hrs/Week)

Competition TOS2025-35

Strathmore is hiring!

Do you enjoy working outdoors and have experience working with heavy machinery? This position might be for you!

Strathmore has an exciting opportunity for a Public Works Operator.

Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, this position will play an integral role in maintaining the Town of Strathmore’s Road network for safe public use.

Why Strathmore?

Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors and staff.

Job Perks:

Benefits including LAPP pension that start on day one

We like to have fun while we work, and we eat…a lot!

Vacation from day one

Three additional days off at the end of the year

Opportunity to build and expand your professional profile through interesting and rewarding work

Free admission to Strathmore recreation facilities (Aquatic Centre, Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre & Family Centre Arena)

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, the Public Works Operator is a key contributor within the Operations Department. This position requires both a strategic and hands-on role in providing an array of services around the Strathmore community.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

General labour duties associated with hot patching, crack sealing, line painting, street sweeping, sign maintenance, catch basin maintenance, overland storm system maintenance and cemetery work.

Operate a variety of light and/or heavy equipment, including but not limited to hand and power tools, grader, wheel loader, excavator, skid steer, hydrovac, hot box, crack sealer, street sweeper, roll off truck, water truck, plow truck, dump truck

Assist in set up and tear down of special events, as required

Perform excavation, trenching and detailed finishing work

Grade gravel roads and alleys

Winter snow plowing, sanding and or removal on the Town road network

Maintain sidewalks, curbs, gutters, pedestrian walkways, and asphalt

Repair and replace street signs

Haul equipment

Maintain the Towns storm network and storm ponds

Perform brushing and ditch maintenance

Undertake after-hours and weekend on call duties on a rotational basis

Assist with traffic control.

Perform duties in accordance with all Town safety policies and OH&S requirements

Assist other departments with operating duties, as required

Required to work outside in all weather conditions

Hours: The work week is typically Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week but may include overtime, sudden change of shift time to meet operational needs, weekend and statutory holiday coverage shifts, as required.

Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:

Minimum of Grade 12 education

Minimum Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence, with clean Driver’s Abstract

Class 3 licence is preferred and MUST be obtained within 3 months of employment at the cost of the applicant

Able to operate various maintenance equipment and tools

Can work independently and cooperatively in a team environment

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Training in First Aid, WHMIS, Flag Person Safety and Q endorsement are all considered assets

We are looking for a candidate who has the following attributes:

A self starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to workplace health and safety

Excellent communication skills

Professional accountability

Application:

Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2025-35 to: careers@strathmore.ca.

This competition will close on Friday, October 17th @ 12:00pm

The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Review the full job description here.

Public Works Operator

Town of Strathmore
PO BOX 2280,
1 Parklane Drive, Strathmore, AB,
T1P 1K2,
Phone: (403) 934-3133
Fax: (403) 934-4713