The Community
High River provides the warmth and familiarity of a small town, featuring countless outdoor trails and parks that await your next adventure. Our downtown offers a variety of unique stores and businesses who take pride in fostering connection in our community. High River is a people-first community where families put down roots for generations. Nestled within Foothills County with the Rocky Mountains framing the view to your west, our community of 14,000 is rooted in people and promotes an environment to help you build lasting relationships.
The Organization
Through the dedication and passion of our 150 employees, we deliver important services to the community. Our purpose, or why we do what we do, is because we want to make a difference in our community now and for generations to come (our ‘why’). To achieve this, we inspire and respect one another, we can be counted on, we are better together, and we dare to be different (our ‘how’).
We’ve embarked on a workplace culture journey that has enhanced our commitment to people; both our employees and the community we serve. We have identified three pillars to achieve our workplace culture: Accountable, Excellence and Connected (ACE).
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Position:
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Equipment Operator I
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Vacancies:
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2
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Job Type:
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Full-Time Temporary - 6 Months
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Department:
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Public Works / Roads
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Reports to:
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Supervisor, Roads
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Pay Type:
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Hourly
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Expected Weekly Hours:
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40
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Grid Line:
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EA5
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Hourly Rate:
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$33.69
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Work Location:
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Public Works
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Job Posting Date:
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April 27, 2026
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Job Closing Date:
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Open Until Filled
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General Accountability:
Employee in this position will be responsible for the safe and skilled operation of equipment owned or leased by the Town. The Equipment Operator I must have knowledge of road, solid waste & recycling. This position will also be required to perform a wide variety of duties and tasks associated with position descriptions of equal or lesser responsibilities.
In line with our Strategic Plan and workplace culture, Accountable, Connected and Excellence (ACE), this position will always be required to do the right thing and take personal ownership in contributing to the organization. The employee in this position must be able to communicate clearly and concisely and actively contribute to achieving team results. The incumbent must provide exceptional service to customers and internal partners and demonstrate initiative toward achieving organizational results and performance excellence.
Duties:
- Skilled operator of heavy equipment such as:
- Single axle and tandem axle dump truck
- Manual garbage trucks or recycling trucks
- Packer
- Other equipment equal to the skills of this position
- Capable of performing basic maintenance on equipment applicable to this position.
- Ability to follow maintenance programs, procedures and schedules set by the Town.
- Train other subordinate staff.
- May be required to oversee other subordinate staff and/or tasks that would be equal to the skills and responsibilities of this position.
- Keep clear and accurate reports when needed.
- Will ensure that instructed duties, written or oral, are carried out efficiently and safely.
- Responsible to participate within the emergency “on-call” list.
- May be required to work shift work and/or weekends.
- Work must be performed in all weather conditions.
- Any tasks as assigned.
- Carry out maintenance on town infrastructure.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the methods, practices, and rules of the safe operation of Town owned and leased equipment applicable to this position
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance in the area of Public Works, Waste and Recycling, and/or in the area of Utilities:
- Public Works area includes: asphalt roadways, gravel roadways, municipal concrete program, overland drainage, street lights, traffic control devices, street sweeping, and snow and ice control, solid waste, recycling.
- Knowledge in the operation and maintenance in the area of Utilities:
- Utilities includes area includes Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection and Storm Sewer systems.
- Be able to work independently or within a team
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Must be skilled at operating heavy equipment with 3 years-related experience
- Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of this position
- Grade 12 or GED
- Must possess a valid Class 3Q Alberta Driver’s License
- Must be able to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions
- The ability to obtain Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- WHMIS
- Class 1 Alberta Driver’s License
- Formal training in the areas of Heavy Equipment Operation, Road Construction and Maintenance, Underground Utilities, Flag Person, and Team Leadership
- Possess H2S training
- Possess Confined Spaces training
