WANT TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM? 

The Town of Oyen is looking to add to their public works department! 

Public Works Operator II general duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of a supervisor will, for the purpose of achieving required public works goals and objectives, perform various duties and/or designated facets of work related to the maintenance and repair of water and sewer systems; streets, lanes, boulevards, and sidewalks; the airport; the cemetery; and vacant land.
• Installs, tests, inspects, replaces, repairs, maintains, and reads water meters.
• Locates and repairs leaks in water distribution and wastewater collections mains, services, pumps, valves, and related faculties and appurtenances.
• Respond to emergency situations as required.
• Maintenance of a network of roads to acceptable standards of public safety.
• Sets forms and finishes concrete for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, wheelchair ramps, etc.
• Operate heavy power-driven equipment in the construction and maintenance of public works projects such as town streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, water distribution systems, storm drains, and sewer system.
• Performs heavy manual labour duties as required including but not limited to shoveling and spreading gravel, sand, asphalt and other materials on streets, assisting with paving and patching streets, laying pipes for sewer and storm drains; cleaning and maintaining and repairing water mains, lines and lift stations.
• Repair traffic signs; fabricate and install new street signs; paint curbs and traffic markings; and aids in traffic control through work areas, including setting up barricades, warning signs, and cones as required.
• The operation and maintenance of Town owned equipment (various trucks, grader, loader, backhoe, street sweeper, lawn care equipment, hand and power tools, measuring devices, meter and safety gear) to acceptable standards of public safety.
• Seasonal duties as assigned by the Public Works Foreman including but not limited to tree trimming, grass cutting, snow ploughing, and general town clean-up.
• Maintain, repair or replace fire hydrants as necessary in order to meet fire protection needs as well as keeping them clear of accumulated snow to allow immediate access.  
• Perform general building and grounds maintenance work as requested; maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform weed abatement duties related to public works projects and operations.
• Maintain airport runways, taxi lights, and other special faculties and equipment.
• Assists in stocking and maintaining supply inventory.
• Maintains routine records of work performed and materials used.

Ensure that safety standards under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Pursuant regulations are adhered to, including protective equipment and clothing.   This will require a good working knowledge of the Act and Regulations.  All duties are to be performed within Municipal Policies and procedures and WHIMS guidelines.

Offering Competitive Wages. Wages will vary depending on certifications and trainings completed.

Applicants MUST BE WILLING to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Submit your resume to publicworks@oyen.ca or drop it off at the town office at 201 Main Street by June 5, 2025.

We look forward to working with you!

The Town of Oyen is seeking summer help for the Parks, Recreation and Public Works departments. 

General duties will include but are not limited to: 

• mowing grass, 
• ball-park maintenance, 
• painting, 
• watering trees, 
• weed whipping, 
• gathering/mapping asset information, 
• painting and repairing signs, fire hydrants and curbs, 
• pothole filing and cemetery maintenance. 
• Other duties may be assigned by the Recreation Director or the Public Works Foreman that include planning and managing community project initiatives.

Offering Competitive Wages. Wages will vary depending on certifications and trainings completed.

Applicants MUST BE WILLING to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Submit your resume to recreation@oyen.ca, publicworks@oyen.ca or drop it off at the town office at 201 Main Street.

We look forward to working with you!

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