D/C Operator Trainee

Job summary

Maintain and operate water and wastewater mains, hydrants, valves, and lift stations. Perform sampling, testing, and emergency responses while maintaining accurate digital asset records.

Job details

Position: Distribution and Collection Operator Trainee – Full Time Department: Distribution & Collection – Diamond Valley Reports To: Manager, Managed Operations Location: Diamond Valley Type: Full-Time / Permanent Work with Purpose. Live with Possibility. At Aquatera, we’re more than a utility provider, we’re environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while growing healthier communities across Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we’re proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment. Everything we do contributes to cleaner water, a healthier environment, and stronger communities so you’ll go home knowing your work truly matters. We foster a strong, supportive culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement, Aquatera is a place to grow and thrive while maintaining a positive work life balance. We’re looking for passionate and diverse professionals looking to work in a fast-paced environment who share our values and are committed to making a lasting impact. About the Role We are currently recruiting a distribution and collection operator for our water distribution and wastewater collection department. This job is for physically active people who get a great deal of satisfaction from doing the job right every time. Highly motivated, independent workers will enjoy the opportunity to work with small crews to accomplish big things and to support Aquatera’s culture of continuous improvement. Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; however, occasional alternate shifts may be required to meet operational needs. The role also requires the ability to work independently in a rotational on-call schedule. Key Responsibilities Maintain and operate water and wastewater mains Maintain and operate hydrants and valves Maintain and operate maintenance holes and lift stations Electronic inspection and unclogging of wastewater services Maintain water pumping and storage facilities Snow clearing of walkways around operating facilities Water meter installation and electronic water meter reading Water and wastewater sampling and testing Perform water service activations, shut offs, and curb stop operations. Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, sampling, and asset records. Watermain breaks, sewer backups, liftstation alarms, and emergency response Utility locates, excavation support, and contractor/public interaction SCADA/facility rounds, work orders, digital asset records, and chain-of-custody/sample documentation Safe use of assigned equipment and outdoor work in all weather Other related duties as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to, providing occasional operational support at water and wastewater treatment facilities, as trained and assigned. Provides operational support to other communities and Aquatera service locations, including travel and temporary work away from Diamond Valley, as operational needs require. Qualifications and Required Skills Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without limitations Knowledge of distribution and collection infrastructure repair and maintenance preferred Must be self-motivated, organized, and safety conscious Must be able to work without direct supervision Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven mechanical aptitude Must have good oral, written, and interpersonal skills, supporting our values and principles AEPA water distribution, level II and wastewater collection, level II would be preferred Experience in water distribution and wastewater collection preferred Related experience and/or education may be considered High school or equivalent education Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license (non GDL) Possession of confined space entry and standard first aid certificates are an asset Operational support and travel to other sites or locations we serve, including overnight travel, may be required Compensation Compensation and benefits are in accordance with the current CUPE collective agreement. Conditions of Employment Valid Class 5 driver’s license Satisfactory driver’s abstract Satisfactory criminal record check Pass 50 lb. fitness test Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test

What you’ll do

Maintain and operate water and wastewater mains, hydrants, valves, and lift stations. Perform sampling, testing, and emergency responses while maintaining accurate digital asset records.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and the ability to pass a fitness and drug test. AEPA Level II certifications in water distribution and wastewater collection are preferred.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Water Distribution
• Wastewater Collection
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Equipment Operation
• Sampling And Testing
• Asset Record Maintenance
• Emergency Response

Job areas

• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Manufacturing