Seeking Temporary (3 months) Public Works Operator

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START DATE: Immediately, upon selection of successful candidate.

The Town of Falher is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team in the Public Works department We are a vibrant and agile community committed to providing excellent public services and maintaining a high quality of life for our residents. Public Works play a crucial role in shaping and overseeing the infrastructure and public services that contribute to the well-being of our community.

Known as the “Honey Capital of Canada”, Falher is a buzzing community located in the Smoky River Region of Alberta’s Peace River Region. With a majority population being bilingual and/or francophone, Falher is officially recognized as 1 of 4 bilingual municipalities in Alberta. A tight knit community of 1,039, and an organization of 8 full time employees, the Town of Falher is looking forward to welcoming a new team and family member

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment and making a visible impact in the community?

The Town of Falher is seeking a versatile and skilled Public Works Operator to join our dynamic team This position is a temporary position for 3 months.

The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of core municipal maintenance duties and may be assigned a specialization in Utility Operations or Grader/Equipment Operations depending on operational needs and individual competencies.

Don’t meet the specialization requirements? That’s ok. Please apply anyway .



We welcome candidates with broad-range public works experience and a willingness to learn to apply .

- Competitive compensation
- Meaningful and impactful work that directly supports the community;
- Supportive and collaborative team environment

What you’ll do:

This role includes participating in an on-call rotation schedule and responding to service calls and emergencies as needed.

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Public Works Operator, includes but is not limited to, the following:
Equipment Operation

- Operates municipal equipment such as wheel loaders, backhoes, street sweepers, skid steers, gravel trucks and lawn care equipment.

Infrastructure Maintenance

- Maintains municipal infrastructure, performs road maintenance activities including snow removal, road sanding, pot hole patching;
- Maintains drainage systems, culverts, sidewalks, driveways, ditches and storm sewers; and
- Carries out roadway painting and signage repair as needed.

Utility System Support

- Assists in the maintenance of water distribution systems including curb stop servicing and valve exercising;
- Conducts wastewater system maintenance, including lift station checks, sewer flushing/unclogging; and
- Services and tests fire hydrants.

General Maintenance





- Performs minor repairs and upkeep of municipal buildings and facilities;
- Conducts groundskeeping activities such as landscaping, tree trimming, cemetery care and grave marking;
- Supports seasonal operations for the swimming pool and splash park, including water testing; and
- Maintains accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports and asset tracking documentation.

Waste and Recycling

- Collects garbage from public bins and participates in snow haul and cleanup operations.

On-Call Responsibilities

- Participates in a rotating on-call schedule (typically alternating/rotating weeks/weekends) to perform weekend checks of critical systems and infrastructure; and
- Responds promptly to resident service calls as needed.

Specialized Duties (if/as assigned)

Operators may be assigned one of the following specializations based department needs and individual competencies. This specialized focus is in addition to the core duties and responsibilities outlined above.

Utility Operations

- Primary focus on water distribution, wastewater management, hydrant servicing and valve maintenance.

Grader/Equipment Operation s

- Primary focus on operating a motor grader and other heavy equipment for road and surface maintenance.

Other

- Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or Class 3 with air brake endorsement is required if assigned a Grader/Equipment Focus);
- Ability to work assigned schedules, participate in a rotating on-c

📌 Temporary (3 months) Public Works Operator (Falher)
🏢 Town of Falher
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