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Collections Systems Operator, Apprentice(s)

Halifax WaterHalifax, Nova Scotia

CA$39,503.00–CA$44,890.00 yearly

Competition # HW24-CSOE Department Wastewater and Stormwater Services Primary Function.Working out of our 455 Cowie Hill Rd. Halifax) depot or our 213 Bissett Rd.Dartmouth), as a Collection Systems ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

Automotive Installer / Apprentice

Canadian Tire - Bayers Lake, Halifax ( Store 465)Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Canadian Tire Lake Bayers Lake – Store 465.This high profile and growth-oriented Halifax store has a constructive and goal-oriented culture for the staff. Management is focused on building...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

HVAC Apprentice

BGISHalifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

BGIS is a technically driven, global leader in integrated facility management and real estate services.With a combined team of over 10,000 professionals worldwide, we relentlessly focus on enabling...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

Ship Repair Apprentice

Treasury Board of Canada SecretariatHalifax, Nova Scotia

CA$27.52–CA$37.42 hourly

DND-EA-NAST-517992 National Defence - Royal Canadian Navy / Fleet Maintenance Facility.SR-APA-00 - 2 year apprenticeship (Electronics Technician), SR-APB-00 - 3 year apprenticeship (Marine / Industrial...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

Home-scale farm & food forest / Permaculture (veggies, fruits & herbs) – Apprentice / work-trade

Earthling FarmNova Scotia, CA

CA$3,000.00–CA$3,400.00 monthly

Earthling Farm | Instagram | Facebook.Forest Hill, near Wolfville, Nova Scotia.July-October 2024 (whole season or minimum 4 weeks). We now have an Amazing Canvas Tent for resident farm helpers to st...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

Collections Systems Operator, Apprentice(s)

Halifax WaterHalifax, Nova Scotia

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$39,503.00–CA$44,890.00 yearly

Job description

Competition # HW24-CSOE Department Wastewater and Stormwater Services Primary Function

Working out of our 455 Cowie Hill Rd. (Halifax) depot or our 213 Bissett Rd. depot (Dartmouth), as a Collection Systems Operator Apprentice you will :

Perform scheduled and emergency cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sanitary and stormwater sewers, pipes, pumping stations and related infrastructure.
Operate a variety of vehicles, equipment and tools in a safe manner.
Work primarily outdoors, in all weather conditions and in confined spaces, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operates a variety of cleaning, maintenance, repair equipment, tools and vehicles

Cleans, repairs, and maintains sewers, underground access chambers, catch basins, wet / dry wells, laterals and forcemains, etc.

Replaces, repairs, and adjusts manhole and catchbasin covers

Responds to flood, fuel spills, sewer odors, sewer backups and customer complaints. Investigates and resolves such complaints

Inspects wastewater and stormwater related infrastructure

Cleans repairs and maintains storm sewers, culverts, catchbasins, ditches including grading

Loads and unloads equipment and materials as required

General care, maintenance and safe operation of assigned equipment and tools

Orders supplies and materials as required

Provides written and verbal reports concerning daily work activities

Must be willing to work overtime for emergency call-outs

Performs other related duties as required

Reporting Relationships

Reports to : Works Supervisor

Supervises : N / A

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Grade 12 or equivalent

A valid Class 5Nova Scotia Drivers’ license

Two years of experience working in a similar environment and with similar equipment and tools. (ie : road construction, paving crew, pipe laying, jet truck operation, hydro excavation)

You will be required to obtain certification through Nova Scotia Environment within 6 months of hire as an Operator-in-Training. We arrange for the exam and pay the fee to write it

To Progress in this role to the next level (and higher pay) you will require the following :

Collection Systems Operator Level I

18 months of experience working for Halifax Water as a Collection Systems Operator Apprentice

Nova Scotia Environment Wastewater Collection Level I certification

Class 3 Drivers’ license

Demonstration of your ability to perform the various tasks within the Collection Systems Operator role such as : manhole repair and installation, catch basin repair, lateral installation, which will be verified by a completed checklist

Collection Systems Operator Level 2

3 years of experience working for Halifax Water in Wastewater Collections

Nova Scotia Environment Wastewater Collection Level II certification

Demonstration of your ability to complete more complex tasks such as cleaning sewers, troubleshooting, cleaning pump station wet wells, etc. which will be verified by a completed checklist

Other Requirements

Technical Knowledge :

Must be familiar with related Occupational Health and Safety practices

Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be willing to work overtime for emergency call outs.

Must be reliable, punctual and have a good attendance record.

Must be willing to take occupational and other training related to classification and equipment

Must meet and maintain essential physical requirements of the position as described in Working Conditions

Competencies :

Physical Demands / Working Conditions :

Location : primarily outdoors and underground in an environment that includes dust, fumes, volatile organic compounds, noise, odor, heat, cold, etc.

Equipment and tools operation in difficult conditions (heat, rain, snow, ice or confined spaces)

Workload Level : Medium to Heavy. May be required to work alone

Essential Physical Requirements :

Pre-employment testing and periodic reassessment and retesting will be required which will include functional assessment plus confined space entry with appropriate equipment.

Standing, walking, head / neck- neutral, bilateral handling - simple and firm grasp, climbing, sitting (driving), forward reaching, lifting.

Required to enter and work in confined spaces. Must be capable of safely accessing and egressing confined spaces with safety gear using Duo Safety Corporation ladders rated at a maximum load of 750lbs. These confined spaces have a minimum manhole access of 27 inches in diameter. May be required to wear respiratory equipment, depending on environmental conditions. Worker is required to wear a full body harness when working in underground / enclosed areas.

Sitting and foot movement (driving) : occasional (on average 1 - 2.5 hrs / shift)

Standing and walking : frequent (2.5 to 5.5 hrs / shift, short to moderate periods of dynamic standing, interspersed with occasional to frequent periods of short to moderate distance walking)

Bending and forward reaching : occasional to frequent depending on work project

Reaching Overhead : occasional (1 - 2.5 hrs / shift)

Balance : occasional (1 - 2.5 hrs / shift)

Head / neck neutral mobility : frequently (2.5 to 5.5 hrs / shift)

Head / neck-flexion, extension, rotation : occasional (1 - 2.5 hrs / shift)

Climbing or descending : occasional (ladders from 4 - 40 feet, average 10-15 foot ladders)

Bilateral handling : constant (over 5.5 hrs / shift)

Handling - Simple and firm hand grasp : frequent (2.5 to 5.5 hrs / shift)

Handling - turning and fine finger manipulation : minimal (0 - 1 hr / shift)

Lifting : occasional (1 - 2.5 hrs / shift - 5 to 70lbs - one worker)

Lifting : minimal (0 – 1 hr / shift - 70-135lbs - 2 workers working jointly)

Carrying : occasional (20-70lbs - 1 - 2.5 hrs / shift)

Pulling forces : heavy range (50-100lbs)

Kneeling, crouching, squatting : occasional (1 - 2.5 hrs / shift)

Crawling, twisting : minimal (0 - 1 hr / shift)

HOURS OF WORK : As per Collective Agreement

RATE OF PAY : As per Collective Agreement

This is a CUPE Local 227 Unionized position