Open Road Recreation jobs

Athabasca County, known for its natural beauty and abundant outdoor activities, is located in the geographic center of Alberta. Surrounded by rolling forests and the winding Athabasca River, the region offers year-round recreation such as hiking, fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Major highways—2, 55, 63, and 813—connect Athabasca County to Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Slave Lake, and the Wabasca-Demarais area, making it easily accessible for visitors and businesses alike. The County is home to a population of just over 11,000, including the historic Town of Athabasca, the Village of Boyle, eight summer villages, and 11 hamlets, all within its boundaries.

Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a variety of local events and festivals celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant rural lifestyle.

If you’re seeking a workplace that offers the following, we invite you to join our team:

• Fosters a culture of fairness and mutual respect,
• Provides competitive wages,
• Offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, pension plan, life insurance, and a personal health & learning spending account,
• Invests in training and development to support your success,
• Promotes a positive attitude toward work-life balance, and
• Recognizes your contributions, values your skills, and maintains a COR-certified Health & Safety program.

Athabasca County is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Grader Operator. Under the direction of the Gravel Roads Foreman, the Grader Operator performs grading and maintenance activities using motor graders to maintain roads, rights-of-way, and other County lands within an assigned area, ensuring safe and well-maintained road conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain roads and transportation systems to ensure safe roadways within the County, reporting any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor.
• Demonstrate an understanding of grades and interpret roadway plans and maps.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks, pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• While grading, note any culverts in the spring and fall to ensure no damage or obstructions are in place.
• Maintain and submit daily time sheets and equipment tracking form as well as maps, and logs of roads graded for supervisor’s approval on a regular basis.
• Report all damaged or missing roadway signage to PW Maintenance Foreman.
• Maintain a daily record of fuel, blades, types of blades, removed from (or replaced into) the Public Works yard and submit to Supervisor/Job Costing Clerk immediately.
• Maintain courteous and professional interactions with the public, other contractors, Council members, and other co-workers.
• Other duties as required.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience operating heavy equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Valid Class 5 Operators License with clean abstract
• Reliability, strong work ethic, and self motivation
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety programs with proven record of compliance
• Knowledge of Athabasca County

The hourly wage for this position is $34.50 - $43.15

This posting will remain open to internal candidates until November 11, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $34.50-$43.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: In person