MINJobs posting: Wastewater Plant Operator
September 24, 2025
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Wastewater Plant Operator

Organization:
Municipality of West Nipissing
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
October 17, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Water
Description
GENERAL DUTIES

 

  • 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.
Requirements

 

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.
Salary & Benefits

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

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