- Review plant performance to determine compliance status for all regulatory requirements.
- Report all non-compliances forthwith to the proper authorities.
- Collect, store and ship samples for regulatory monitoring.
- Mitigate and report unsafe conditions.
- Tour and inspect equipment at local and remote locations.
- Collect data related to plant operations.
- Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and installations that require pipefitting, millwright, and minor electrical duties.
- Troubleshoot plant operations.
- Empty, clean and inspect tanks and equipment.
- Perform in-house laboratory testing.
- Receive, report and respond to customer complaints.
- Custodial work including snow removal, lawn cutting, office and washroom cleaning, etc.
- Required to be on call for after-hour and weekend services for at least one week at a time, on a rotating basis.
- Check sewage pumping stations, troubleshoot problems and perform preventive maintenance.
- Provide support when needed in the Distribution and Collection systems.
- Flush distribution water mains when required.
- Inspect and winterize hydrants when required.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Competent with applicable regulations that govern the operation of the wastewater treatment and collection systems.
- Operator-in-training (OIT) license for Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection upon hire and eligible for a Class 1 license by the anniversary date of the OIT.
- Minimum requirement – valid Class “G” Driver’s License.
- Good communication skills, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Able to exercise sound judgment, tact and diplomacy.
HOURS OF WORK 36 hours per week
SALARY $34.90/hour, as per collective agreement
BENEFITS Paid vacation, good health benefits, employer-matched pension plan