Equipment Operator

**Company Biography1**:
As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you

**The Opportunity**:
Water Services ensures the delivery of a safe and reliable water distribution system that is capable of meeting peak demands with minimum disruption and provides dependable storm and sanitary sewer systems by conducting regular maintenance to minimize line or service failure.

The Water Services Equipment Operator (Pipelayer) performs a wide variety of duties individually and as a member of a team. The Pipelayer is primarily responsible for assembling and connecting pipe systems for water mains, sewers, and drains.

Responsibilities include:

- Participate in field level hazard assessments, read, and interpret engineered drawings, and participate in pre-job planning to understand the project scope and specifications
- Measure, cut, bevel, and fit pipe to fittings and valves adhering to industry-specific requirements
- Identify pipes and understand measurements to account for insert depth, maximum radius bend, and deflection; select correct coupling and gasket
- Ensure torque valves/fittings are in correct value and pattern
- Perform installation and repair work on the following:

- Manholes, catch basins, and vaults
- Benching in manholes
- Water proofing in manholes and vaults
- Fit up and bolt up fittings/valves in vaults
- Hydrants
- Thrust blocks
- Tap and install water services (corporation stop), connect, and install curb stop
- Drill and install sanitary services (insert-a-tee)
- Regrade/relay sewer services
- Super chlorinate, flush, hydrostatically test watermains
- Select and install correct shoring for trench safety and ensure correct slopes and setbacks for excavation; ensure correct dewatering of excavation under environmental rules
- Operate backhoe, track hoe, loader, skid steer, and other equipment as required
- Install temp water services when required to buildings
- Select and install correct restraints and mechanical joint fittings

**You Bring**:

- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Class 3 driver’s licence with Q endorsement is required
- Valid Class 1 driver’s licence would be considered an asset
- Standard First Aid and CPR would be desirable
- NASSCO certifications would be an asset
- Level 1 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection certification from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas would be considered an asset
- Two (2) or more years' experience in municipal water/sewer infrastructure installation and repair, construction, or related field is required
- Two (2) or more years’ experience of Underground Infrastructure is required
- Two (2) or more years’ experience of Track Hoe experience is required
- Knowledge and understanding of safety regulations, requirements, and work safety
- Demonstrated ability to operate equipment safely and effectively in all conditions
- Strong ability to work well with and assist others as a team member
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to respond and interact with customers and residents in a positive and diplomatic manner
- Undertake all aspects of the job thoroughly and willingly

**We Offer**:
Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, this position also includes:

- Excellent and comprehensive health, dental, paramedical and benefits plan
- First-in-class pension plan
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts, annual adult fitness (Genesis Place, Airdrie) pass, social events and health & wellness initiatives

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.

**Additional Information**:
This is a full-time position with an average of 40 hours per week.

Must be willing to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions, work overtime as required, and participate in the 24 hours on call schedule on a rotational basis.

**Next Steps**:
Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date