Operator

Job summary

Perform maintenance programs for water distribution, wastewater and stormwater collection systems, sewage pump stations, and stormwater retention facilities. When appointed as Operator-In-Charge, oversee worksites and respond to after-hours or unscheduled operational needs.

Job details

Job Description Reporting through the Supervisor, Water/Wastewater, and under the direction of the Lead Hand, Water/Wastewater, the Operator – Water/Waste Water is responsible for performing infrastructure maintenance programs for water distribution system, waste water/storm water collection systems, sewage pump stations, and storm water retention facilities. Operators must be competent persons as per Provincial regulations. Operators will, as required, be appointed OIC Operator-In-Charge to oversee worksite. Job Requirements Minimum Grade 12 diploma required (to obtain MECP certificate) and demonstrated previous experience in the infrastructure maintenance field including operating and maintenance programs, associated materials and supplies, health and safety regulations. Ministry of Environment Certification in Class 1 Water Distribution Commitment to obtain Class I Waste Water Collection within 12 months from date in position in accordance with Provincial Regulations and continue to attend internal and external Director approved training sessions. Confined Space Entry Certification, Basic First Aid and CPR Certification or attained within probationary time period. Ability to work in confined spaces including chambers and trenches, pump stations wet wells, maintenance holes with depths between three and sixty feet, the associated characteristics of the same and unusual conditions. Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing with "DZ” endorsement. Good communication, collaboration, coordination, organizational, problem solving and record-keeping skills. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, suppliers, contractors, other departments/levels of government, and utilities. Ability to operate all water/waste water specialized industrial/heavy equipment and ability to operate gas detector, front end loader and become familiar with operating combination sewer cleaner truck and other equipment used in Department. Flexibility/availability to work schedule and unscheduled overtime and/or respond to “after hours” problems as required. Ability to work in unfavourable conditions such as extreme heat/cold, snow, rain, mud, raw sewage and to obtain results in a given time. Ability to adapt to changing technology. Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

What you’ll do

Perform maintenance programs for water distribution, wastewater and stormwater collection systems, sewage pump stations, and stormwater retention facilities. When appointed as Operator-In-Charge, oversee worksites and respond to after-hours or unscheduled operational needs.

Requirements

A minimum Grade 12 diploma, Class 1 Water Distribution certification, relevant infrastructure maintenance experience, and a Class G driver's license with a DZ endorsement are required. The successful candidate must obtain Class I Wastewater Collection certification within 12 months and hold or obtain confined space entry, first aid, and CPR certifications within the specified period.

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Water Distribution System Maintenance
• Wastewater Collection System Maintenance
• Stormwater System Maintenance
• Infrastructure Maintenance
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Confined Space Work
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Coordination
• Organization
• Record Keeping
• Public Relations
• Adaptability
• Emergency Response

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

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