About the Company
Town of Olds
olds.ca
About the Role
As our Operator 2 – Utilities you will help maintain the underground infrastructure, paramount to the health and safety of our community, by providing safe, high-quality water and managing sanitary and storm water flow. Olds has a population of just under 10,000 people so you will be exposed to all aspects of our Utilities operation from water distribution to wastewater collection. To thrive in this position, you must be a certified Level 2 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Operator and have a class 3Q Alberta Driver’s license. Many of the duties or tasks within this position require the ability to operate many different types of construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Every day is different for the Utilities department. Right now, like many communities, Utilities are concentrating their efforts on combating water loss and infiltration. The Utilities department manages over 200 kilometers of infrastructure, ensuring its continuous operation through routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs when issues do arise. Responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining multiple pump houses, flushing sanitary and storm sewers, emergency repairs on underground infrastructure, and installing water meters. The role also involves operating equipment such as loaders, bobcats, tandem gravel trucks, and especially a combination hydrovac/flushing unit.
Our Utilities crew is guided by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas legislation and regulations. Through this legislation the Town operates a Level 2 Water Distribution and Level 2 Wastewater Collection system. The treatment of water and wastewater is handled through regional commissions. Treated drinking water comes from the Anthony Henday Water Treatment Plant through the Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission. Our wastewater is collected and pumped 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 $33.27 - $37.64 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/careers
Interested parties are invited to send a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications by September 9, 2024, at 8:30 am to:
Human Resources
Town of Olds
4512 46 Street
Olds AB T4H 1R5
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.