Duties and Responsibilities:
The position will:
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Inspect, operate and maintain all mechanical, electrical and chemical systems associated with the municipality’s water and wastewater treatment plants.
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Record all data from booster and pumping stations, where they exist, including daily flows, chlorine feeds, fluoride feeds, power usage and chemical residuals.
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Make operational changes necessary to maintain treatment based on process data collected; making and implementing operational changes as required.
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Undertake all sampling as required by Provincial standards, rules and regulations.
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Unplug blocked lines and pumps as required.
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Perform basic laboratory tests on water and sewage samples including fluoride and chlorine residuals, alkalinity, pH, etc.
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Carry out tasks related to systems preventative maintenance programs, reports repair requirements to the Manager, the ORO and/or Director of Public Works and Environmental Services as the case may be, including recommendations and assist with the repair of equipment as required.
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Maintain, as directed, the water and wastewater plant grounds and buildings including the periodic cleaning of walls, floors and windows and the painting of buildings and equipment.
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Use process interpretation skills and trouble shooting skills to alter plant operation to repair and maintain equipment and system as required.
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Ensure that the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are followed.
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Be available for on-call service as directed by the Manager of Water and Wastewater Services.
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Be available for after-hour and weekend work as required.
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Be courteous to the public and show respect for equipment, etc.
Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Education/Specialized Training/Skills:
The position will require:
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A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Valid certification in Class II water and/or wastewater treatment.
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Computer skills and accurate record keeping skills.
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Laboratory skills.
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Working knowledge of instrumentation devices.
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Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and a clear driver’s abstract.
Work Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of municipal water and/or wastewater treatment systems is required.
Remuneration: 2022 C.U.P.E. Salary Grid Band 8 - $32.90/hr - $34.25/hr
Please apply online can63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-CA/quintewest/Posting/View/811
