Join our team! Parks and Transportation Operator l Municipal Services TERM Position : Up to Six (6) Months Competition No. MS-25-06 $26.98 - $33.18 hourly The City of Wetaskiwin Welcome to the home of possibility! Do you want to be a part of a different kind of local government? We are a diverse, and eager team that knows it can be done better and we are doing it! Wetaskiwin is a cooperative and inclusive place where we share ideas for making things better; and turn these ideas into actionable plans. Our values are Trust, Resourcefulness, and Integrity. Here we cultivate well-being through our team’s dedication to building positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships. Located only 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all the amenities and quality of life of an urban-rural center. The Opportunity Do you have strong communication skills, and top-notch customer service skills? Do you enjoy working with a team? If so, then this could be the role for you! Reporting to the Parks and Transportation Supervisor, our Operators are an important part of the team, playing a fundamental role in the maintenance of the City’s assets and infrastructure to enhance the safety and quality of life for our citizens and overall community well-being. This position will perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, and maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities :

- Perform duties and operates small tools and equipment used in road maintenance, signal maintenance, storm sewers, snow and ice control, parks and open spaces maintenance, cemeteries, and other functions.
- Perform manual labour such as shoveling, lifting heavy objects, grass trimming and other duties as required.
- Undertake preventative maintenance, minor repairs,



and operation of equipment.
- Assume on-call or standby duties on a rotational basis.
- Record keeps through paper processes and work towards transition to digital.
- Work assignments will depend on the season and will vary between Parks and/or Transportation.

Education, Qualifications and Work Experience

- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license.
- Previous experience with manual labour and using small tools and equipment.
- Experience operating equipment is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Be part of an on-call roster on a rotational basis (every 10-12 weeks). There are times where weekend work or night shifts may be required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools, with the ability to use technology.
- Willingness to learn and adapt.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations, and safe work practices. The desire to contribute to a positive safety culture by adhering to all safety standards under OH&S; and by compliance with all safe work practices, policies, directives, and procedures.
- Meet physical requirements, lifting of heavy goods and equipment up to 50lbs, standing and sitting for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, twisting etc., and working in all weather conditions.
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record check.
- Ability to provide a driver’s abstract that demonstrates safe and responsible driving behavior.

Application Deadline and Details Application deadline : January 28, 2025. Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Public Works Parks and Transportation - Operator 1 (Term) (Wetaskiwin)
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