Operator 1 - Utilities

As an Operator 1 – Utilities with the Town of Olds, you will gain firsthand knowledge of the infrastructure beneath our roads, learning how these essential systems sustain our community by delivering safe, high-quality water and effectively managing both sanitary and storm water flow. Serving a population of just under 10,000, you will be involved in all aspects of utility operations, from water distribution to wastewater collection.

To excel in this entry-level position, you should possess a willingness to learn and work hard. A Grade 12 or High School Equivalency Diploma is required, along with a Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license. Comfort with working in muddy conditions is essential. In addition, you must be prepared to complete mandatory safety training courses, including H2S Alive, Confined Space Entry, Ground Disturbance, Buried Facility Awareness, and various Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association courses. While prior experience in utilities or Alberta Environment and Protected Areas certification is not mandatory, it would be considered an asset.

The daily tasks for the utilities crew are varied and dynamic. The team is responsible for maintaining more than 200 kilometers of infrastructure, much of which goes unnoticed until a problem arises. Typical duties include monitoring and maintaining water and wastewater pump houses, flushing sanitary and storm sewers, conducting emergency repairs on damaged underground infrastructure, installing water meters, and operating equipment such as skid steers or front-end loaders.

The utilities crew operates under the regulations and legislation set forth by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The Town of Olds maintains a Level 2 Water Distribution and Level 2 Wastewater Collection system. Water and wastewater treatment is managed through regional commissions. Treated drinking water is supplied from the Anthony Henday Water Treatment Plant via the Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission. Wastewater is collected and transported to the City of Red Deer Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant through the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission.

The wage range for this position is $27.81 - $31.53 per hour. The annual salary is based on a 40-hour work week. This position includes health benefits and participates in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). The hours of work are generally 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday with rotational standby shifts required.

A detailed job description can be found on the Town of Olds website at olds.ca/council-administration/careers/

Interested parties are invited to send a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications by October 14, 2025, at 8:30 am to:

Human Resources

Town of Olds

3501 70 Avenue

Olds AB T4H 1L7

Fax 403.556.6537

E-mail: hr@olds.ca

The Town of Olds thanks all applicants, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.