Utility Operator

**Join Our Team - Utility Operator - Full Time** Are you looking for a hands-on career where every day makes a difference in your community? The Town of Vermilion is seeking a motivated and dependable individual to join our team as a Utility Operator. **Job Overview**: - Maintain water, sewer, and storm facilities, including pumps, valves, and backup engines. - Ensure compliance with the "Alberta Environment Code of Practice" to provide safe and potable drinking water. - Conduct repairs on water, sanitary, and storm systems as needed. - Operate municipal equipment, hand tools, and other equipment safely and effectively, using specific operational skills and procedures. - Respond promptly and effectively to alarms and critical situations such as low/high pressure, high flow, reservoir levels, and power failures. - Analyze and interpret data from the SCADA (System Control and Data Acquisition) system. - Complete daily tasks as outlined in work orders generated by the administration/utility billing department. - Perform monthly water meter readings for commercial and residential properties. - Conduct seasonal maintenance activities such as hydrant flushing, winterization, line flushing, sewer flushing, and valve exercising. - Participate in a rotating schedule for 24-hour emergency on-call response. **What We’re Looking For**: - A positive attitude and strong work ethic - Willingness to learn and complete certification training - Basic Mechanical or technical aptitude - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team **Why Join Us?** - On-the-job training and paid certification opportunities - Competitive wages - Salary of $61,080 - $66,064 (depending on qualifications) - Vacation Plan - Comprehensive Benefits Plan including extended health care, health care spending account, dental plan, long-term disability coverage, and life insurance - Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) with employer matching - Stable, meaningful work that supports your community every day **Qualifications**: - High School Diploma or Equivalency - Class 5 Driver’s License If you’re ready to build a rewarding career in municipal utilities, we’d love to hear from you Pay: $61,080.00-$66,064.00 per year **Benefits**: - Company pension - Dental care - Disability insurance - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - Life insurance - On-site parking - Paid time off - Vision care - Wellness program Work Location: In person