Water Distribution Operator

The Opportunity :

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting to fill

the permanent full-time position of Water Distribution Operator . Water Distribution Operators are responsible

for day-to-day and emergency operation and maintenance of the Class IV Water

Distribution system. Key

accountabilities are to perform work functions that ensure compliance of

established City policies and regulatory standards under the guidance of a

supervisor, or Lead Operator. Distribution Operators possess a high level of

safety awareness, reliable supply of high-quality water in the distribution

system and customer service for water related issues.

As our preferred candidate, you

will have :

• Grade 12 or equivalent

Unrestricted Water Distribution Level 2 Alberta

Environment Operator’s Certification or equivalent

Education or training in a one (1) year water /

wastewater related technical program is preferred

Must successfully pass all safety certificate courses

currently required and others to be defined by the Province or by the City

To maintain Certification, they are required to

achieve 3.6 CEUs each 3 years.

Ability to work unsupervised and co-operate with

colleagues as a team, to understand and follow instructions and to provide

guidance and instructions to junior operators or Waterworks labourers.

Well-Developed verbal, computer and written

communications skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Strong computer aptitude including demonstrated

proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and word-processing software. Ability

to maintain data bases and create reports.

This position is an important front line customer

contact point and is responsible for responding promptly and courteously to

customer complaints, investigating complaints on-site and interacting with

customers to identify problems and to explain solutions.

Mechanical aptitude and the ability to accurately use

a wide range of portable monitoring and laboratory testing equipment. Ability

to take due care and attention when installing equipment without damaging

exteriors of businesses or residences.

This position requires operators to troubleshoot

problems and exercise critical thinking in the execution of their duties.

Must be physically fit in order to climb ladders, work

at heights, open and close valves, lift, shovel, moderate physical exertion

regularly in awkward positions.

Ability to work inside and outside in all types of

weather and in conditions which may be noisy, dirty, wet, cold, confining, hot

and disagreeable.

Ability to work in traffic to place barricades, signs,

and traffic cones around work sites in traffic to protect operators and public

while operating.

Demonstrated safety skills in the use of specialized

protective equipment including respirators, and air quality monitors. Some work requires use of harnesses and

hoisting equipment.

Be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings,

schematics, and maps.

This position has a wide range of functional

responsibilities and skill requirements, from hydrants to meters to customer

service, and is required to be proficient with a variety of tools and

equipment.

Affiliation :

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration :

$35.43 to $40.27 per hour

Hours of Work : 80

hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and

weekend work may be required when needed.

We thank you for your application.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.