Brief Description
Job Title:
Water and Wastewater Operator
Union
CUPE Local 701
Department
Public Works
Reports To
Supervisor of Water and Wastewater
Requirements
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Completion of assigned work orders.
- Locating of the water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and storm sewer collection system including services.
- Inspect, maintain, repair, and install water distribution system, service lines, and water meters.
- Inspect, maintain, repair, and install wastewater mains and service lines.
- Inspect, maintain, repair, and install storm sewer mainlines, laterals, and/or connections.
- Commissioning of new water mains.
- Operation of heavy equipment and hand tools.
- Maintain log book.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ontario Grade 12 Graduation Diploma or equivalent
- Must possess the ability to obtain an Operator in Training Water Distribution Certificate within the first 90 days in the classification, and then work towards obtaining and maintaining a valid Water Distribution Certificate as regulated by the Ministry of the Environment, currently Class 1 - preference shall be provided to individuals already possessing the requisite licensing
- Must possess the ability to obtain an Operator in Training Wastewater Collection License within the first 90 days in the classification, and then work towards obtaining and maintaining a valid Wastewater Collection License as regulated by the Ministry of the Environment, currently Class 2 - preference shall be provided to individuals already possessing the requisite licensing
- Minimum of five (5) years previous related experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Hold and maintain a valid Class "AZ" driver's license
Qualifications Considered Assets
- Previous experience reading blueprints
- Valid Wastewater Collection License
- Valid Water Distribution License
Working Conditions
- Duties shall be performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and also within resident dwellings
- Manual dexterity to operate heavy equipment, use hand tools, water testing equipment, tapping machine, desktop computer, peripherals, etc.
- Safety equipment as required (i.e., safety shoes, glasses/goggles, gloves, hearing protection, etc.)
- Travel within the Town
- Operation of various motor vehicles
Hours of Work
- Primary hours of work are Monday to Friday (40 hours), day shift, with overtimes as required
Physical Requirements
- Physical work environment requiring extended periods of walking, standing, crouching, bending, kneeling, climbing, and sitting
Leadership Responsibilities
Summary
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection. We are dedicated to equal opportunity. Accommodation is available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The recruitment process does not utilize artificial intelligence for applicant screening or selection. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
