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Position: Equipment Utility Division: Utilities and Environment Department: Saskatoon Water Term: 1 Regular Full Time position available. Closing Date: 02/12/2026 Labour Group: CUPE 47 Posting: 4958 Job Summary Reporting into the Water Operations Manager, this position operates a loader and other heavy equipment and performs plant operation and maintenance duties. Duties & Responsibilities Operates a front-end loader to clean and maintain sludge beds, buries waste material, and removes snow from plant grounds and sewage pumping station roadways. Operates and moves pumping equipment at the sludge-dewatering site to remove sludge or water from various cells and areas. Opens and closes the appropriate valves and overflow weirs to run the sludge-dewatering operation efficiently and effectively. Performs routine plant operation and maintenance as required. Performs minor repairs and maintenance checks on vehicles and heavy-duty equipment. Assists with building and grounds maintenance including the application of herbicides and other chemicals as required. Performs duties of Maintenance Assistant as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Training And Experience Requirements Grade 12 education. One year''s experience operating a dump truck, grader, bulldozer, forklift, bobcat and/or other heavy equipment. Possession, or successful completion within six months after date of hire, of a Certificate of Completion for the California State University courses for Operation of Water Treatment Plants (Volume I and II). Possession of, or ability to obtain within one month of hire, a valid Industrial Vegetation Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, recognized first aid certificate. Knowledge, Abilities And Skills Knowledge of equipment limitations. Knowledge of common safety practices and procedures. 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. Requires Security Check Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) upon offer of employment Additional Requirements Weekly Hours: 38.75 Salary Range: $29.00 CAD per hour (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 Accommodation The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City