Job Detail
Position
Water & Wastewater Operator
Wage/Salary
Based on certification level - range from $23.51 to $33.22
Employment Terms: Full-Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Job Description
The City of Swift Current is inviting applications for one permanent, full-time Water & Wastewater Operator position.
This role requires availability for shift work, on-call duties, overtime, and standby assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a 20-minute response time.
Reporting to the Superintendent of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection, the Water & Wastewater Operators work as part of a
The City of Swift Current is inviting applications for one permanent, full-time Water & Wastewater Operator position.
This role requires availability for shift work, on-call duties, overtime, and standby assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a 20-minute response time.
Reporting to the Superintendent of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection, the Water & Wastewater Operators work as part of a crew that is responsible for installation, repair and maintenance of the water distribution system and the sanitary sewage collection system. They are also responsible for assisting with snow removal, sanding roads, flood monitoring and control.
Required Qualifications:
- Grade 12 diploma or GED.
- Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers License.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Physical ability to perform the assigned duties, at all times of the year, in various weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
- Completion of Respect Certification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check will be required upon hire.
Desirable Requirements:
- Previous related experience.
- Candidates who do not currently hold the required qualifications must obtain them within 12 months of their start date.
- PME (Generic)
- Air Brakes
- Loader
- WHMIS
- First Aid
- Confined Space
- Ground Disturbance
- H2S Alive
- Fall Protection
- OHC Level 1
- OHC Level 2
- Flag Person Training
- Chainsaw
- Experience Requirement: one (1) hour of classroom time and a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of seat time in each piece of equipment to obtain PME certification.
How to Apply: To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three employment
references no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 to:
Human Resources
City of Swift Current
P.O. Box 340
Swift Current, SK
S9H 3W1
Email: recruitment@swiftcurrent.ca
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