Technician, Construction & Maintenance - Drumheller

Job Posting: Technician, Construction & Maintenance – Drumheller Job Category: Operations & Engineering Requisition Number: 20-26 Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 Wages: $41.59 – $43.91 per hour What You Will Do: In this unionized position of Technician, Construction & Maintenance, you will play an essential role within our Operations workgroup. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: * Installing gas piping systems and performing related duties; * Repairing leaks and damages on buried and above ground pipelines and facilities; * Assisting in the installation, construction, maintenance and operation work on regulating stations and metering facilities; * Operating construction and heavy work equipment; * Staking projects and coordinating with contractors and customers; and * Performing annual maintenance and leak survey program. What You Will Bring: Required qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent; * Minimum one (1) year in a construction related job; * Valid Alberta Driver’s license either Class 5 with Air Brake, Class 3 with Air Brake or Class 1; * An acceptable driver's abstract is also required for this position and * Ability to perform all necessary physical requirements of the position. Preferred skills and qualifications: * Basic knowledge of MS Suite or equivalent; * Basic knowledge GIS Software; * Experience with TelDig or similar software; * Mechanical aptitude; * Safety certificates including: * Line stopping qualification to level 4; * Ground Disturbance Level 2; * Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); and * H2S Alive and Standard First Aid. Travel Requirements: This position requires regular travel within and outside the assigned district. Based on operational needs, employees may be required to work away from their home district for extended periods, including overnight stays. Assignments may involve alternating rotations, such as one week in the home district followed by one week in another district If you meet most but not all qualifications, you are still encouraged to apply.

The technician will install and maintain gas piping systems, pipelines, and metering facilities while operating heavy construction equipment. They are also responsible for performing leak surveys, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring the safe operation of infrastructure.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of construction-related experience. A valid Alberta driver's license (Class 5 with Air Brake, Class 3, or Class 1) and the ability to perform physical labor are required.

• Heavy equipment operationPreferred

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• Gas piping installation
• Pipeline repair
• Heavy equipment operation
• Metering facilities maintenance
• Regulating stations maintenance
• Leak survey
• Mechanical aptitude
• Staking projects
• Contractor coordination
• GIS software
• TelDig
• MS Suite
• Line stopping
• Ground disturbance
• SCBA
• H2S Alive
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Pipelines
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid
• Geographic Information Systems
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Operations
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training

• Construction
• Trades
• Energy
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Construction/Maintenance Technician
• Building and General Maintenance Technician
• Odd Job Persons
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week