Water Wastewater Operator

Reporting to the Supervisor, Water and Wastewater, you will be responsible for the maintenance and operations of Water and Wastewater infrastructure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Water Quality Sampling
• Wastewater and Storm Effluent Sampling
• Maintenance and repair to water, wastewater, and storm infrastructure
• Confined space entry
• Respond and investigate sewer backups and storm flooding
• Visual inspection of sanitary, storm manhole and valve chambers
• Restoration Activities; sodding, concrete, interlock, and asphalt placement
• Traffic control and signage set up
• Sanitary sewer flushing
• Supervise contractor during infrastructure repairs
• Interacting with EMS, YRPH, MOL, Council and the public
• Watermain flushing
• Fire Flow testing
• Perform utility (water, wastewater, storm) locates
• Hydrant meter service and installation
• Customer Service water off/on, water quality complaints
• Perform regulatory sampling for lead, THM’s, Nitrates and Chlorine residual
• UV system inspection
• Perform inspection of PRV, drain and air valves
• Camera inspections of wastewater and storm infrastructure
• Inspection and maintenance of lift stations
• Cross connection investigation and remediation
• Provide spills response and cleanup; interact with MOECC and SAC
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., dump truck, loader, flusher, backhoe, compressor, etc.)
• All duties must be performed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act and associated Regulations, City policies, procedures and practices
• Available for standby and shift work
• Other duties as assigned
• This position requires you to obtain Water Distribution Subsystem Class 2 and Wastewater Collection Class 2 within 3 years of hire

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Level 1 Certified is required
• First Aid CPR and AED training is an asset
• Spills Response Training is an asset
• Riggers Licence is an asset
• Trench Training is an asset
• Propane Training is an asset
• Book 7 Training is an asset
• 2 years prior experience is required

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Successful completion of the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) Entry-Level Course for Drinking Water Operators
• Ontario Class "G" driver license in good standing and must provide a current satisfactory Ontario driver's abstract from the M.T.O.
• Ability to obtain an Ontario Class "DZ" driver license within 6 months of the date of hire at the expense of the successful applicant
• Demonstrated experience in water distribution, wastewater collection systems and sanitary pump station maintenance
• Demonstrates the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage, and service
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and keep records and read and interpret engineering drawings
• General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and sewer use by-laws
• Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions, including confined space entry
• Ability to work overtime in accordance with the provisions of the C.U.P.E. Local 905 Collective Agreement
• The shifts and hours are subject to change at management’s discretion in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement
• Compensation will be determined based on the certification level of the successful applicant
• The successful candidate will also be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check within one month of commencing the position. This position is a member of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (C.U.P.E.).
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position
• Adverse weather and site conditions, including confined space entry

• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies