About the role
Employment Opportunity
OPERATOR 1 – ROADS
The City of Camrose is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to fill the permanent position of Operator 1 in the
Roads section of the Public Works department. This is a unionized position under CUPE Local 1425 and is inclusive
of a probationary period as per the Article 11.02 of the Collective Agreement.
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):
- Perform basic manual labour using hands or common labour tools, complex hand held and affixed power tools
and machines, light maintenance to equipment and vehicles.
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Skilled equipment operation of tool cat, skid steer, tar kettle and hot box machines.
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Perform maintenance to equipment, tools and attachments.
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Ability to set-up and work within a traffic zone.
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Work in all related areas of the Roads operations, which includes but not limited to: snow removal, road
maintenance, traffic control, equipment maintenance.
- Safely operate and maintain equipment such as single/tandem axle trucks, skid steer and tool cat which may
include attachments such as front-end loader, self-propelled road packers, small self-propelled machines such
as sweepers and/or snowplow equipment, equipment trailers, spray patch, tarring and a hot box, etc.
- Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma or GED/CAEC equivalent.
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Experience and educational background with various aspects of Roads operations are considered an asset
(i.e. roadway maintenance, equipment operations and general maintenance, etc.).
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Basic computer skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with the public and contractors
in a professional manner.
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Reliable with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
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Must be able to meet the City’s “on-call protocols” and will be required to participate in the on-call rotation
within the Roads team.
- Ability to exert moderate physical activity and work outside in all types of weather and environmental conditions
year round.
- Valid Class 3 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with air brake endorsement.
HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Shift work, on-call
and overtime will also be necessary to address operational requirements.
HOURLY WAGE: $30.11 per hour in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement.
APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the address
below by June 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. If applying by e-mail, please ensure position title is included in subject line. We
appreciate and consider all applications; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
CONTACT:
City of Camrose - Attention: Manager of Roads
Address: 4202 - 51 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0S8
P: 780.672.5513 | E: hr@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca