Equipment Operator III - Sewer & Drainage Operations

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Job :3735

Openings
:1

Jurisdiction:CUPE Local 21

Division:City Operations

Branch:Sewer & Drainage Operations

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type
:

Term up to 6 months

Hourly Salary: $29.63- $30.35

Date Posted
:
October 13, 2026

Closing Date: October 26, 2026

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2

SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent teamand we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

This position operates heavy mobile and stationary equipment in the Sewer and Drainage Operations Branch as part of the Field Operations team.

The position carries out assignments where emphasis is placed on superior operating skill and where errors in judgement may be costly, difficult to rectify and may involve personal hazard to others.

This position is responsible for daily maintenance of assigned equipment and may also be required to train other employees in the operation of Class III equipment. This position typically reports to a Crew Lead or Coordinator.

• Operate Sewer and Drainage Operations Class III equipment, safely, efficiently, and effectively including hydro-vac units, front-end loaders, steam boilers, and other designated Class III equipment.
• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs as are necessary to ensure equipment is kept in good operating condition.
• During winter months, this position will be required to operate high pressure boilers, thawing frozen valves, curb boxes, fire hydrants, catch basins and other water assets.
• Read and interpret water linear system drawings and operational information as required.
• Operate & exercise valves and curb boxes.
• Hydrovac and repair valves, curb stops/boxes and daylight underground utilities
• Read and interpret water distribution linear system drawings and operational information as required.
• Provide field locates for water infrastructure and reporting of work performed.
• Provide direction and training of other employees as required.
• Follow all rules, procedures and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through a minimum of 2000 hours experience as a Skilled Labourer in Water or Sewer Operations with demonstrated ability to operate water or sewer operations Class III equipment competently.
• Must obtain Level 1 Operator Certification, as identified under the Saskatchewan Water or Wastewater Works Operator Certification Standard, in their designated operating area (Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection)…