invites applications for the position of
Water Works Operator
Infrastructure Services Department
(Contract position; 40 hours per week)
The Town of Orangeville has a contract opportunity available for the position of Water Works Operator. Reporting to the Supervisor, Water Works, the Water Works Operator will operate and maintain the Town’s Water Supply and Distribution Systems. This is a twelve (12) month contract position, to begin in May 2023.
Job Duties:
- Performing maintenance work on pumps, valves and other equipment in the water supply, treatment and distribution systems; assisting the maintenance work on water mains, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances in the water distribution system.
- Assisting with keeping pump house structures, outside grounds and landscaping clean and properly maintained.
- Collecting operating data for compilation, review and analysis; collecting water samples for microbiological and chemical testing to ensure compliance with regulations; reviewing SCADA data to review system operation and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Responding and documenting enquiries made from the public with respect to the water supply and distribution system, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Secondary School Diploma
- Minimum Certificates: Water Distribution and Supply Subsystem Class 1, and Water Treatment Subsystem Class 1
- One (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of water supply, treatment, and distribution systems
- Valid Class G Ontario driver’s licence
- Thorough understanding of the requirements of the applicable regulations that pertain to the operation and maintenance of water supply, water treatment and water distribution systems
- Must reside in a location not more than thirty (30) minutes driving distance from the Operations Centre in order to be able to respond to alarms and other emergency situations; must be available for, and respond to emergency calls relating to the operation of the water supply, treatment and distribution systems during evenings and weekends in accordance with an on-call rotation schedule.
Compensation:
- Minimum rate $30.98 per hour, maximum rate $42.56 per hour
- Hourly rate upon hire is dependent on the level of OWWCO Water/Wastewater Licenses held by the successful candidate (note that the minimum rate requires Class 1 licenses, at minimum)
- Rate progression is dependent on Town of Orangeville service and licenses held by the successful candidate
- The successful candidate shall receive a contract benefits package
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, addressed to Sarah Alexander, Co-ordinator, Human Resources, no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Applications may be submitted online or submitted in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway, please do not email your applications.
To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.
The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.
