Labourer IIUtility Technician I

Utility Technician l

The Utility Technician I is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the municipal water wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. This position is responsible for ensuring the municipal water wastewater and stormwater systems operate in accordance with environmental legislation and approvals. This is an entry-level technician position with the opportunity to advance where additional levels of certification are achieved.

This position is safety sensitive.

May consider a candidate who has graduated from a the Nait Water and Wastewater Technician Program who does not have qualified hours. Able to receive level 1 certification within 1 year of experience. The candidate in this situation would be a Lab ll until the 1 year work experience is completed and then qualified as a Utility Tech l.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operation and Maintenance of Municipal Water and Wastewater Utility (70%)

• Maintains the day-to-day operation and maintenance of municipal water treatment and distribution wastewater treatment and collection and storm management ponds in accordance with environmental approvals and regulations.
• Inspects reservoir facilities pump houses lift stations and storm management facilities and their associated control and alarm systems and record readings. Maintains and updates applicable records for all operations.
• Monitors water and wastewater quality including collecting water and wastewater samples for analysis.
• Installs removes repairs reads and records or calibrates commercial and residential water meters.
• Maintains and repairs pumping equipment of pump houses lift stations together with the instrumentation electrical systems and controls related to such equipment.
• Flushes cleans and maintains water lines sanitary sewer mains and facilities including hydrants and valves associated with such systems.
• Inspects and maintains sanitary manholes water valves meter chambers below ground vaults and storm outfall structures.
• Monitors and operates wastewater stabilization ponds and sewage flow equipment.
• Maintains yards and properties associated with municipal water wastewater storm water facilities including working alongside and collaborating with contractors.
• Operates and maintains all public bulk water truck fill stations.
• Installs maintains and repairs municipal water and sewage lines hydrants and services as directed.
• Operates maintains and repairs equipment used for utility functions as required.
• Ensures that all construction and landscape projects are completed to scope including restoring customer property after any land disruption.

Administration (20%)

Other Related Duties (10%)

KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

The following are required in this position :

The following are considered assets or preferences in this position :

Experience as a water / wastewater operator would be an asset.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Data Entry,Customer Service,Ammonia,CDL,Emergency,Safety Rules,HVAC,OSHA,Safety Procedures,Routine Maintenance,Water Quality,Water Distribution,Plant Equipment,Preventive Maintenance,Air Compressors

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1