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SalaryOperator 1 – Public Works
The Town of Olds strives for a culture of being dedicated, helpful, and knowledgeable. The Town invites
applications for a full time Operator I – Public Works position focusing on the maintenance of the 111 km of roads,
90 km of sidewalks, 18 km of paved trails and 2 km of unpaved trails within the town. This position will be
part of our Operat ions team who work to maintain and improve the municipal infrastructure, and to provide
a quality lifestyle for the residents of Olds.
This is an entry level position that involves manual labour focused on maintaining the hard surface infrastructure
of our community (roadways, sidewalks, and pathways). Some equipment operating i s p a r t o f t h e p o s i t i on ,
i n c l u d i n g skid steers, front end loaders, street sweepers, a n d snowp l o w s . M anual labour duties such
as pothole patching and line painting are required. This position will also assist other departments within the
town.
Qualifications: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. A valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license is also required.
Preference may be given to candidates with a valid Class 3 license with air endorsement. Experience in
construction, municipal operations, and familiarity with equipment such as those named above are assets.
A detailed job description can be found on the Town of Olds website
The wage range for this position is $28.56 - $32.32. The annual salary is based on a 40-hour work week. This
position includes health benefits and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). Interested parties
are invited to send a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications by March 18, 2024, at 8:30 am to:
Human Resources
Town of Olds
4512 46 Street
Olds AB T4H 1R5
Fax 403.556.6537
E-mail: hr@olds.ca
The Town of Olds thanks all applicants, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Town of Olds Job Description
JOB TITLE: Operator I – Public Works
DIVISON: Infrastructure JOB REPORTS TO: Supervisor – Public Works
FUNCTION/PURPOSE: To perform and assist in repairs and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, with a focus on, but
not limited to, roads, sidewalks, pathways, signage, and cemetery operations.
# KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (% time)
- Line painting of crosswalks, and parking lines according to Transportation Association of Canada
- Installation and maintenance of traffic and information signage, according to Transportation
- Snowplowing and sanding of parking lots, pathways, and roadways
- Manual labour duties as required.
Decisions: Able to make sound judgment decisions
50%
2. Equipment Operation Operation of street sweeper, front end loader, skid steer, backhoe, plow truck, dump trucks, other
- Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Operate a variety of handheld tools.
Decisions: Be able to identify problems with equipment and the ability to communicate them with their
supervisor
20%
- Repairs and replaces damaged roll out bins.
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the Town recycle depots.
- Participates in the “Town of Olds Clean Up Week”
- Work well with the Public and Solid Waste Commission
- Ways to keep recycle depots cleaner
5%
4. Cemetery Assists in digging and covering of graves and cremations
5%
5. Risk Management & Safety:
It is the responsibility of the Town of Olds employees to take care to ensure their own safety and the
safety of others, to know and follow all safety and health instructions, rules, regulations, and safe
work procedures and to report any unsafe or substandard condition or act as soon as possible to the
employer.
Incumbents are responsible for ensuring that operations are performed with the utmost regard for
the safety and health of all personnel, and for promoting proper attitudes towards safety and
health in themselves and in those they supervise.
20%
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: Equipment operator experience and related experience in the Public Works or construction field
Competencies:
1. Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License, willing to work towards Class 3 with Air Endorsement
2. Communicate effectively with other staff and the public.
3. Work outside for extended periods of time.
4. Good physical condition
5. Ability to operate equipment over an extended period of time.
6. Valid standard First Aid/ CPR
7. Ability to fulfill stand-by and on-call duties on a rotational basis.
8. Ability to perform other related duties as required.
DIRECTLY REPORTING TO THIS POSITION ARE: none NOC 2021 CODE: 74205
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ongoing interruptions, traffic/driving, adverse weather conditions, working alone.
- Identified job hazards: Dealing with angry people, working alone, heat, cold, lifting, bending, and around the following
- Additional hours based on operational demands.
Identified job hazards:
- Hazards as outlined on the Hazard Identification & Assessment Worksheet in the Town Cor Element & Documentation binder.
Wage Grid: Operations I
Incumbent Signature:
APPENDIX WORKING WITH OTHERS (Excluding those supervised)
With whom are you required to work in doing your job? Use titles. (In Person; Telephone; Writing.)
People ContactedHow OftenPurposeHow
Within
Organization
CAO, Officers, Senior Staff As Required Consult, gain agreement, compliance, and
present recommendations
P/W/T
Officers
Semi-monthly
Monthly
As required.
As required
Project analysis, recommend action and
represent position taken.
P/W/T
IT Services As Required System requests P/W/T System
requests
All Employees Daily Provide advice and direction, customer
service
P/W/T
Outside
Organization
Safety Codes Weekly Compliance and Code Related Issues P/W/T
Government Agencies –
Alberta Environment,
Alberta Transportation,
Alberta Health
As Required General inquiries T/W
Municipal and Industrial
Developers
As Required Present and discuss assumptions and results
of information, analysis, and defend position
taken.
P/W/T
