Utility Operator Ii, Aupe - Sherwood Park, Canada - Strathcona County

Strathcona County

Verified Company

Sherwood Park, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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This posting is for 2 permanent full-time positions

Responsibilities:

Work is generally performed under supervision but may require periodic assignments without close supervision. This would include completion of appropriate backfill, ensure site safety and clean up and oversee the performance of subordinate employees as assigned
Will begin to work with and understand Engineering drawings and grade sheets and coordinate location of underground utilities. Notification of other departments and agencies in the disruption of services
Maintains good public relations and onsite communication with the general public, other departments, external contractors and suppliers
Work is reviewed and evaluated in the terms of care exercised in operation and maintaining of equipment, quality of and promptness of which it was performed
Undertake work in accordance with occupational health and safety legislation as well as County policies and procedure

Skills and Abilities

This person will act under the direction of the Infrastructure Foreman and Utility Operator III in the operation of the horizontal directional drilling and locating equipment, associated installation equipment, truck mounted fold up crane, trenching and shoring, appropriate repair and installation
Carry out written or oral instructions and maintain records/work reports as required
Will show a high level of initiative and responsibility in gaining knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining the backhoe, skid steer loader, horizontal directional drilling and locating equipment
Knowledge of trenching and shoring and trenchless technology. Understanding of Engineering drawings, grade sheets and the process for locating underground utilities and notification for disruptions of services

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years experience in underground construction and maintenance combined with good understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure
Must possess a valid Class 3 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Q endorsement
Certification in HDPE fusion, certification and training in truckmounted, foldup cranes

Conditions of Employment

Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's licence and submission of a 5year Driver's Abstract with less than 7 demerits
Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time

In addition to providing a dynamic work environment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.