Everyday a new adventure!

Location: Red Deer, AB

Duration: 6-8 months

Looking for a hands-on role where you can make an impact? Joining ATCO as a temporary utility operator is the perfect opportunity to jumpstart your career in the natural gas industry. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing transferable skills from another field, we’ll provide the training and support you need to thrive.

 

What We Offer:

Starting at $31.41/hour. Paid vacation at 6% per pay. An engaging, hands-on experience in the gas utility sector. This temporary position has the potential to open the door to other opportunities within our company.

 

About the Role

As a utility operator, you’ll work in a work environment where no two days are the same. Whether you’re digging trenches as a laborer, operating, performing maintenance, or engaging with customers, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operations of our natural gas systems.

Utility Operators cover a range of responsibilities, your day-to-day tasks may include:

Maintaining and repairing gas distribution systems to ensure safe operations. Assisting with the installation of new gas lines and infrastructure. Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery safely and proficiently. Engaging with customers to resolve service issues. Responding to emergencies to ensure uninterrupted gas supply. Assemble, inspect, test, and maintain gas meters and related equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.

What You’ll bring:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Valid Alberta Class '5' Driver’s License with a clean driver abstract. Ability to successfully complete pre-employment testing, including background check and drug and alcohol screening. Experience in gasfitting, hydrovac, landscaping, general labor, trades, construction, mechanical, or field service work would be an asset. Physical stamina for working outdoors in all weather conditions.

 

We are a leading energy provider in North America. Through ATCO Energy Systems we build, operate and maintain electric and gas transmission and distribution lines, safely and reliably serving over three million customers in hundreds of communities. ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.