Utility Operator II – Town of Hinton (Competition #26-05)

Hinton, Alberta

Role Overview

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Utility Operator II is responsible for daily maintenance, operation, repair, and replacement of the Town’s water distribution, stormwater collection, and sanitary sewer systems. This is a senior operator position that provides direction, manual assistance, and training to junior assisting staff.

Why This Role Matters

This role supports the safe and efficient delivery of essential water and wastewater services. By maintaining infrastructure, performing system repairs, monitoring operations, and supporting regulatory compliance, the Utility Operator II helps protect public health, safeguard environmental standards, and reduce service interruptions.

What Makes This a Mutually Beneficial Career Move

You gain stable, full-time employment in a regulated municipal environment with opportunities to apply and expand your technical expertise. The Town gains an experienced operator who strengthens system reliability, supports team development, and contributes to long-term infrastructure sustainability.

Challenges

• Responding to water and sewer breaks and urgent operational issues
• Working in confined spaces and around high-pressure and high-voltage systems
• Performing physically demanding work in all-weather conditions
• Balancing independent field work with coordination alongside staff and contractors
• Operating within a regulated, safety-sensitive environment

• Operate and maintain equipment used in water distribution and wastewater collection
• Diagnose and repair system issues, including breaks, valves, and hydrants
• Perform inspections, sampling, pressure testing, and meter maintenance
• Conduct sewer flushing and system maintenance
• Monitor and become familiar with SCADA systems
• Assist with inventory control and coordination with contractors
• Provide direction, assistance, and training to junior staff
• Participate in emergency response and on-call rotations

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of Level II Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certification (AWWOA)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in municipal water or wastewater facility
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation, codes, and safety standards

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement preferred; Class 3 Q required within 6 months)
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification
• Immunization for Hepatitis B and Tetanus
• Participation in on-call and standby rotations
• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Town policies

Physical Requirements

This position requires the safe and skilled operation of tools, instruments, and heavy equipment. The role demands physical endurance to complete labour-intensive tasks and operate machinery for extended periods. Regular heavy lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, frequent standing, and walking are required. The ability to safely perform physically demanding work in variable environmental conditions is essential.

Travel

Travel to field sites within and outside the Town is required under varying road and weather conditions. The role requires maintaining alertness and applying defensive driving practices when operating vehicles in traffic, adverse weather, and other dynamic or potentially hazardous conditions.

• Post-secondary education in Water and Wastewater Operations is considered an asset
• Experience mentoring or assisting junior operators is preferred

• Full-Time | Permanent | 40 Hours per Week
• Hourly Wage Range: $40.85 – $44.44 per hour + Comprehensive Benefits
• Work on-call or stand-by shifts for after hour call out or emergencies

Submit your letter and resume quoting Competition #26-05 to: [email protected].

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Work Environment

Work is performed at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), lift stations, booster stations, reservoirs, pump houses, and throughout the Town’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The role involves potential exposure to biohazards and multiple energy sources, including high-pressure, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. Work may occur in confined spaces and around high-voltage equipment. Operators may also work near mobile equipment such as loaders and forklifts. Duties are performed in hazardous, unsanitary, and all-weather conditions, with low-risk exposure to treatment chemicals in accordance with established safety protocols.

Work Location

Duties are performed at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), lift stations, booster stations, and throughout the Town’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Work includes both field and facility environments under varying weather and operational conditions.

Culture and Work Environment

The Utilities team operates in a safety-focused, collaboration municipal environment. This unionized position requires professionalism, accountability, and a strong commitment to continuous learning and safe work practices.

Why Work in Hinton

Located 15 minutes east of Jasper National Park and approximately 300 km west of Edmonton, Hinton offers mountain surroundings, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community of over 10,000 residents. This is an opportunity to build a meaningful municipal career while enjoying year-round natural amenities.