Division: Utilities and Environment
Department: Saskatoon Water
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 09/02/2026
Labour Group: CUPE 47
Posting: 5677
This position is a CUPE 47 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.
Under supervision of the Building and Grounds Foreman, or Remote Site Supervisor as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Operations Manager, this position operates a dump truck, front end loader, and other heavy equipment as well as participating in other assigned buildings and grounds duties for the Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant, Reservoirs, grit receiving facilities, and Lift Stations.
- Assists with building and grounds maintenance including snow removal in the winter and grounds maintenance in the summer.
- Performs duties of Building and Grounds Labourer, as required.
- Performs routine plant operation and maintenance as required.
- Performs minor repairs and maintenance checks on vehicles and heavy-duty equipment.
- Operates a dump truck , front end loader, and skid steer.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Grade 12 education.
- One year’s experience operating a dump truck, loader, grader, bulldozer, forklift, bobcat and/or other heavy equipment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, recognized first aid certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one month of hire, a valid Industrial Vegetation Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
- Knowledge of practices related to the care and operation of equipment and materials used in building and grounds maintenance.
- Knowledge of safety procedures associated with working with hazardous products including knowledge of confined space procedures and WHMIS.
- Ability to work with hazardous chemicals such as ammonium hydroxide, lime and chlorine.
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to operate large equipment such as forklifts and tractors.
- Ability to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work site.
- Knowledge of equipment limitations.
- Ability to perform minor service maintenance on front-end loaders, graders, tandem trucks and other equipment.
- Ability to operate heavy-duty equipment.
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with other employees and the public.
- Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
Weekly Hours: 38.75
Salary Range: $58,442.64 to $58,442.64 CAD per annum (2023 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
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While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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