Operator Level 1 (Wabuman, AB, CA)

TransAlta
Canada
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Energy & Utilities OperationsExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Teamwork","Safety-minded"]

Support Alberta Generation Services by safely operating heavy equipment for reclamation activities and winter snow removal. Based at the Highvale Mine (SunHills) near Wabamun Lake, you’ll operate farm and construction machinery, assist daily operations of the Keephills ash lagoon (monitoring, maintenance, environmental compliance), and perform general farming plus spraying and weed control tasks. Report to the Operations Manager and complete required pre-employment testing.

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TransAlta
TransAlta
20 hours ago

Operator Level 1 (Wabuman, AB, CA)

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Job Summary

Support Alberta Generation Services by safely operating heavy equipment for reclamation activities and winter snow removal. Based at the Highvale Mine (SunHills) near Wabamun Lake, you’ll operate farm and construction machinery, assist daily operations of the Keephills ash lagoon (monitoring, maintenance, environmental compliance), and perform general farming plus spraying and weed control tasks. Report to the Operations Manager and complete required pre-employment testing.
Location: Canada
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Energy & Utilities Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate heavy equipment (tractors, loaders, excavators) used in farm and construction settings
  • •Support daily operations of the Keephills ash lagoon, including monitoring, maintenance, and environmental compliance
  • •Perform general reclamation-related activities as required, including seasonally dictated reclamation work
  • •Complete general farming duties such as planting, harvesting, and field preparation
  • •Conduct spraying and weed control activities using appropriate equipment and chemicals

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsurancePension PlanPaid LeaveLearning BudgetWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 2 years of experience in heavy equipment operations
  • •Grade 12 completion or equivalent
  • •Proficiency in basic computer applications
  • •Commitment to working in a team environment
  • •Class 1 Driver’s License is considered an asset
Experience:2+ yearsHeavy equipment operations
Education:High School
Skills:TeamworkSafety-minded
Licenses:Class 1 Driver’s License
Tech Stack:Basic computer applications

Company Brief

TransAlta
Owns and operates a diversified fleet of power generation assets, including wind, hydro, gas, and thermal facilities. Supplies electricity and energy solutions to utilities, businesses, and communities across North America and Australia.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 1909
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