Public Works Operator

**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
- 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**:

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person