Chief Wastewater Treatment Operator

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Job Title : Chief Wastewater Treatment Operator

Job Posting Number : 2026-0043

Posting Type :  Internal & External

Posting Period : Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 8 : 30 a.m. to Monday, February 23, 2026, at 4 : 30 p.m

Department : Pollution Control

Union : C.U.P.E. Local 82

Position Status : Regular Full-Time

Job Code : 82062

Grade / Class : EA4 - Band 12

Number of Positions : 1

Rate of Pay : $40.37 per hour

Hours of Work per Week : 40 hours

Shift Work Required : Yes

Duties and Responsibilities :

Reporting to the Plant Manager and / or Designate, this position will be responsible for :

• Will operate alone, or with Wastewater Treatment Operators, on a rotating shift basis, the entire controls of the LRWRP and / or LRPCP Plants;
• Directs plant operators in the operation, preventive maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping of all allied equipment and facilities;
• Regularly inspect and monitor plant processes and equipment and make adjustments as necessary;
• Record, log and / or otherwise input plant data into the plant record-keeping system;
• Exercise equipment, rotate equipment operation, monitor and ensure correct operation of all plant equipment;
• Monitor pumping station telemetry equipment to ensure proper operation of all stations and report alarms or abnormal operating conditions;
• Receive, log and report complaints from the general public;
• Perform a variety of tests and analyses required to properly monitor and maintain the sewage treatment processes;
• Start, stop, adjust, control and otherwise operate plant equipment and processes, locally at the equipment, via relay switches, or through an Operator Interface Terminal, as appropriate;
• Operates as the ORO (Overall Responsible Operator) for the Plant while designated the Chief Operator.
• Regular walking and standing for long periods of time, climbing ladders and entering tanks and other confined spaces as required;
• Coordinate with contractors;
• Assist other Environmental Services Divisions as necessary;
• Observe safety regulations at all times and maintain amiable relations with the public and fellow staff.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

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