Senior Utility Operator

Employment Opportunity

SENIOR UTILITY OPERATOR

Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!

We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Purpose of the position

The position will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Operating and maintaining the water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, storm water collection to comply with the provincial standards and guidelines for Municipal Waterworks, Wastewater systems.
• Experience in operating and maintaining tools and equipment such as compressors, pneumatic hammers, cut-off saws, grinders, electronic fusion machines, mobile steamers, backhoes, loaders, and hydro-excavators in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assisting Supervisor with maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Performing routine maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Responding to emergencies and acting to control sewage leaks or treatment disruptions in a manner that is safe for self and public and to minimize environmental impact.
• Providing information to customers related to utility operations in a professional manner.
• Supervision of Utility Operators and seasonal staff.
• Responsible for safety and staff development of Utility Operators.
• Assisting the Manager with preparation for capital planning and projects.
• Please see attached Job Description for further detail

Want to be a part of our County team?

To be the successful candidate in this position, you will come to us with:

• A Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
• Level 3 Wastewater Treatment Certification recognized in Alberta is preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience working in a municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to read maps, specifications, and construction plans used in utility construction work.
• Good record keeping ability.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Basic computer skills with SCADA systems and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Skill in using hand and power tools used in construction, repair, installation and maintenance of the utility's operations system.
• Class 5 driver's license.

The successful candidate will require a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Drivers’ Abstract (documents must be dated within a 6-month period).

If this sounds like you, please proceed with your application!

For more information regarding specific position responsibilities and required abilities/ qualifications, please refer to the attached job description (if applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, the full Job Description will be available once you start your application process)

Position details

• Salary range up to $106,724.80 per annum ($51.31 hourly)
• Full-time permanent position (40hrs/wk) with evening and weekend obligations as required.
• On Call Rotation
• Extensive compensation and benefits package:

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• 3 weeks vacation, 12 personal health days, general illness leave, bereavement leave
• Sunlife extended health & dental benefits package (100% employer paid)
• LAPP Pension Plan
• Employee Family & Assistance Program (EFAP) - Telus Health
• All access pass to Bold Centre and Swimming Pool
• Active Social Club (events for all employees)
• Great work culture
• Work life balance at the lake
• Affordable living in a rural community and tourist destination known for fishing and hunting
• Active sporting community

Competition Number: 51-SUO-26

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link:

https://llbc.startdate.ca/

Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within the next six months.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.