Utility A - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

Your impact

As a Utility A team member within the Water and Waste Operations department, you will play a hands-on role in maintaining municipal sites and ensuring efficient waste and utility management across Saskatoon. Under the supervision of the Supervisor VI, this position operates various types of equipment to deliver essential civic services.

• Operates various types of equipment such as forklift load packer, automated side-loader, rear loader, tandemtrucks, front-end loader, garbage compactor, bulldozer, scraper and patrol.
• Operates light equipment, including various trucks to provide site maintenance, snow removal, sanding, and litter control.
• Maintains staff facilities and sheds, including fuel, lube, and fluids area.
• Maintains and services equipment being operated.
• Assists with training and instruction of proper operating and servicing procedures.
• Maintains appropriate service records.
• Assists with the servicing of equipment.
• Prevents accidents through an orderly direction of traffic, screening waste at points of unloading, enforcing posted rules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

To qualify for these administration and operations jobs in Saskatoon, candidates must meet specific educational, licensing, and experiential standards, along with key operational abilities.

• Grade 12 education or must obtain GED within 12 months of hire.
• Five years’ experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Successful completion of, or must complete a recognized training module for heavy equipment operation.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Learner’s Licence, and must obtain 1A Driver’s Licence within 2 attempts.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the safe and efficient operation of the equipment, and the uses and maintenance characteristics of the equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods used in loading, transporting and unloading refuse, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and parts used in repairing and servicing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to regularly and consistently attend work to ensure effective operations and service delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to follow all applicable procedures and policies.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to observe and analyse the operating capability of other operators and to instruct and train in the process involved.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public and other civic employees.
• Ability to perform the services required to assist the mechanical and service staff.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

The team

Operating within the Utilities and Environment division, this CUPE 859 position functions under specific scheduling requirements to keep civic operations running smoothly.

• Shift work and weekend work may be involved.
• Weekly Hours: 40.

Why you'll love it here

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, the City commits to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. By having a workforce that reflects the community it serves, the City supports the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, meaning "the good life", for all residents. Furthermore, the organization strives to provide an accessible and inclusive environment for all candidates throughout the application and selection process.