Mechanical Systems Operator

Our City Our Future

St. Johns is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. Johns is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff more than 1200 strong who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. Johns and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality we want you to help us make St. Johns a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. Johns is presently accepting applications for the Full Time Permanent position of Mechanical Systems Operator reporting to the Manager - Infrastructure in Water & Wastewater Division Public Works Department.

Accountabilities

Under the direction of the Foreperson Water and Wastewater Division the following duties apply to various pumping stations meter stations emergency diesel power systems valve chambers and other associated facilities.


1. Operate and maintain and repair various water and wastewater pumps electric/pneumatic equipment mechanical screens pressure reducing valves air compressors vacuum pumps fans shafts mechanical couplings various mechanical drives diesel engines valves piping mechanical seals and hot water heating systems.
2. Perform preventative maintenance programs on plant equipment.
3. Perform basic gas welding cutting safe rigging and housing operations.
4. Safely use and maintain shop tools and equipment.
5. Carry out inspections and keep records of operations.
6. Pick up water samples for analysis.
7. Use a computer or mobile device to document maintenance and monitoring tasks.
8. Perform Confined Space Entries in manholes and chambers for water and sewer equipment.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

1. Must possess an Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate in the field of Millwright and have a minimum of five years experience. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform maintenance and repairs to various water and wastewater equipment and systems.
2. The successful applicant must obtain certification as Class I Water Distribution Certificate (AWWA) or Class I Wastewater Collection (AWWA).
3. As a condition of employment in this position applicants who do not possess both of the required AWWA Class I certifications (Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection) must enroll in the first available course(s) for which they are eligible after gaining the necessary job experience in accordance with provincial regulations.
4. Be and continue to be medically certified to be able to safely wear a respirator as a condition of being offered the position and continuing to be employed in the position. Candidate must provide medical certification that they are able to safely wear a respirator as a condition of being awarded the position. The candidate must also provide medical certification medical certification that they are able to safely wear a respirator when required by the employer. Failure to provide such certification shall result in the employee being required to leave the position in that event the employee shall offered options as per the Collective Agreement.
5. The employee shall be clean shaven while employed in the classification.
6. The successful applicant must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm; Shift work as required.

Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 569 or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. Johns does not accept applications in person by email fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. Johns is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the communitys diversity.