About the role
Description:
The Water Reader position includes but is not limited to the following; The individual will be responsible for installing water meters, meter stops, readouts, etc. Will assist in laying and tapping water and installing sewer mains. Cleaning out sewer services and performing camera inspections of residential and commercial properties. Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision. Individual must have the ability to perform all maintenance on water and sewer services within the City of Melville in a timely manner. This Work involves processes that maintain the safe and effective distribution of potable water that meets local, provincial and federal regulations, and will include: assisting in the collection of water samples, repairing water mains and service lines, flushing hydrants, and installation of service connections. An employee in this position must be able to understand and maintain proper record-keeping and safety procedures and exercise a limited amount of independent judgment in the absence of a supervisor. The Water Meter Reader is responsible for ensuring inventory of all water distribution supplies is accurate and accounted for, ensuring supplies are readily available. Close communication is required with supervisor/management as well as City Hall staff to ensure high-quality customer service. Good communication skills are essential as this position is routinely in close contact with the public, thus will at all times, needed to be respectful and courteous to the public. The person in this position is also responsible for reading all meters within the City on a monthly basis. Routine labour duties include physical manual work.
Qualifications:
Applicant must hold a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license. This person must have a general plumbing knowledge. Must have or be able to obtain training in First Aid CPR, confined space entry, H2S Alive, Ground disturbance and Fall Protection. Must have a clean criminal record check. Preference will be given to those with plumbing experience with knowledge and experience in maintaining clean, safe drinking water. Experience in water distribution is considered an asset.
Skills training can be taught on the job.
Salary:
The salary for this position is $26.70 per hour as per existing CUPE Local 456 Agreement.
Please submit written applications detailing qualifications and experience by October 28th to the Public Works Manager.
Tyler Stewart
Public Works Manager
Office: (306) 728-6865
Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0
email: tstewart@melville.ca
About City of Melville
The City of Melville is a vibrant, diversified, healthy, safe and well connected community, living in a place of natural beauty and high amenity that will be maintained for future generations while evolving to meet the challenges of increasing population and ensuring sustained economic prosperity.
Currently, the City provides more than 200 products and services, which enhance the quality and amenity of our community, including the provision of infrastructure, facilities, governance and community services to our residents. In addition, a number of other services support the operations of the organisation.
About the role
Description:
The Water Reader position includes but is not limited to the following; The individual will be responsible for installing water meters, meter stops, readouts, etc. Will assist in laying and tapping water and installing sewer mains. Cleaning out sewer services and performing camera inspections of residential and commercial properties. Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision. Individual must have the ability to perform all maintenance on water and sewer services within the City of Melville in a timely manner. This Work involves processes that maintain the safe and effective distribution of potable water that meets local, provincial and federal regulations, and will include: assisting in the collection of water samples, repairing water mains and service lines, flushing hydrants, and installation of service connections. An employee in this position must be able to understand and maintain proper record-keeping and safety procedures and exercise a limited amount of independent judgment in the absence of a supervisor. The Water Meter Reader is responsible for ensuring inventory of all water distribution supplies is accurate and accounted for, ensuring supplies are readily available. Close communication is required with supervisor/management as well as City Hall staff to ensure high-quality customer service. Good communication skills are essential as this position is routinely in close contact with the public, thus will at all times, needed to be respectful and courteous to the public. The person in this position is also responsible for reading all meters within the City on a monthly basis. Routine labour duties include physical manual work.
Qualifications:
Applicant must hold a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license. This person must have a general plumbing knowledge. Must have or be able to obtain training in First Aid CPR, confined space entry, H2S Alive, Ground disturbance and Fall Protection. Must have a clean criminal record check. Preference will be given to those with plumbing experience with knowledge and experience in maintaining clean, safe drinking water. Experience in water distribution is considered an asset.
Skills training can be taught on the job.
Salary:
The salary for this position is $26.70 per hour as per existing CUPE Local 456 Agreement.
Please submit written applications detailing qualifications and experience by October 28th to the Public Works Manager.
Tyler Stewart
Public Works Manager
Office: (306) 728-6865
Box 1240, Melville, SK S0A 2P0
email: tstewart@melville.ca
About City of Melville
The City of Melville is a vibrant, diversified, healthy, safe and well connected community, living in a place of natural beauty and high amenity that will be maintained for future generations while evolving to meet the challenges of increasing population and ensuring sustained economic prosperity.
Currently, the City provides more than 200 products and services, which enhance the quality and amenity of our community, including the provision of infrastructure, facilities, governance and community services to our residents. In addition, a number of other services support the operations of the organisation.