The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. At the City the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their application.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Superintendent Water and Sewer and under the direct supervision of the Supervisor Water and Sewer the Water and Sewer Maintainer I assists with repairing maintaining and installing all City water and sewer infrastructure that provides essential services to the residents of Yellowknife. The incumbent is required to take part in the standby (on call) rotation as a back-up to be able to assist with emergencies. The incumbent has the capacity to advance to a Water & Sewer Maintainer II after a minimum of three (3) years in the position and completion of all required certification including demonstrated competence in the operation of all equipment and an understanding of the Citys water and sewer systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
The incumbent requires a valid Class 3 (with air endorsement) NWT Drivers License and a minimum of 2 years experience in an industrial or mechanical field. Water and sewer experience would be considered an asset.
NOTE: After completing three (3) years in the Water and Sewer Maintainer I position incumbents who have completed the Supervisor Awareness Certification (WSCC or in-house) who have a thorough knowledge of the Citys water and sewer infrastructure and who possess the following on the job training which must be demonstrated through a competency test will progress to the Maintainer II position: Training in Smart Water Meter reading Vactor Truck Operations Leak Detection Analyzer Water System training on valve checks system flows and entire system integrity ground thaw boiler operations and all safety-related training requirements (i.e. First Aid/CPR/AED Fall Arrest Bear Awareness Confined Space Entry Flagging/Signal Person etc.)
SALARY
The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $88741 per annum plus a comprehensive benefits package including a housing and vacation travel allowance totaling $450 per month and a defined benefit pension plan.
TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than July 13 2025
Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Water and Sewer Maintainer I • Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
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