water utility operator

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Hot. Noisy. Odours. Outdoors.

Tasks:

• Operate disinfection systems.
• Operate filtration and clarification systems.
• Operate oxidation systems.
• Operate pumping systems.
• Perform security checks within plant and on grounds.
• Wear and use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment.
• Analyze test results and instrument readings.
• Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content.
• Collect waste and sewage samples.
• Complete and maintain plant logs and reports.
• Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment.
• Maintain chemical feed stocks.
• Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally.
• Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits.
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water.
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes.
• Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment.
• Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels.
• Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Water wastewater operator Certification.
• CPR Certificate.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate.
• Water Distribution Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV).
• Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV).
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Manual dexterity.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement. Pension plan.

Long term benefits:

Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.
• Parking available.
• Wellness program.