Position Summary
Train on and operate the Village’s water distribution system and wastewater collection system.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities after Training:
1. Water Distribution Plants:
- Conduct daily, weekly and quarterly sampling in accordance with approval to operate.
- Use and monitor SCADA and computerized control systems to regulate automated equipment.
- Complete regular water testing, chlorine, pH and turbidity.
- Monitor and inspect water system equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant systems are operating normally.
- Application of treatment chemicals (sodium hypochlorite and sodium hydroxide), including testing and adjusting of chemical feed rates to ensure that treatment processes meet quality standards.
- Instrumentation reading, including but not limited to gauge readings, data entry, mathematical calculations, troubleshooting.
- Complete and maintain logs, reports and statistics.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning and maintaining equipment, tanks, work areas, water facilities etc.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on water monitoring equipment and chemical feed pumps.
- Ensure following safe work practices such as wearing proper PPE.
- General housekeeping of facility buildings.
2. Water Distribution:
- Repair and maintenance of water distribution systems, including, but not limited to: pressure reducing valves, fire hydrants, street valves, water quality sampling stations, etc.
- Conduct water meter readings and repair/replace broken water meters.
- Connections and shut offs of water services.
- Inspection of new service connections and document installations.
- Clean and maintain organization at all well and testing facilities.
3. Wastewater Collection:
- Inspection and maintenance of existing manholes, sewer lines and lift stations.
- Respond to SCADA alarms for lift stations.
- Inspection of new service connections.
- Inspection of grease traps quarterly.
4. Other Position Responsibilities:
- Operation, maintenance and general care of service truck equipment and tools.
- Respond to regular service calls and emergency calls (e.g., water main breaks, SCADA alarms).
- Conduct mandated weekend/holiday checks.
- Adhere to all Village and Provincial safety/OH&S policies, regulations, guidelines, standard operating procedures and requirements.
- Act in a professional manner at all times with the knowledge that work is conducted in a public space and under the public eye.
- Be available for overtime and rotational standby duties.
- Perform other related duties not specifically mentioned above as directed, according to operational needs.
Skill/Knowledge:
Must have the following skills:
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Proficiency using computers (including Microsoft Office)
Beneficial to have:
- Knowledge and experience in water distribution/treatment and wastewater collection.
- Experience with SCADA software.
- Proficiency using hand/power tools and diagnostic equipment, as applicable.
General Capabilities:
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to think strategically and solve problems independently.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with staff, outside agencies and the public.
- Ability to exercise care and to follow safety procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to exert moderate to high levels of physical effort (capable of lifting a maximum of 75lbs) and to work in fatiguing positions (i.e. kneeling, bending, lifting).
- Willingness to learn and complete required training courses (including CEUs).
- Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to accept responsibility for all actions while employed by the Village, including the reporting of damages and unsafe work practices and completion of incident reports as required.
Working Conditions:
- This position spends extended periods of time at distribution facilities and project sites.
- This position spends periods of time at a desk and in front of a computer.
- This position requires occasional situations of high conflict or stress.
Education or Training:
Must have the following:
- High school completion or equivalent education (must be able to read and write).
- Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license.
- Willingness to pass their Level 2 Water Distribution within a reasonable amount of time with the possibility of becoming the ODRC in the future.
· Beneficial to have the following:
- Diploma of Environmental Engineering Technology – Water Resources
- Nova Scotia Environment Level 1 & 2 Certification in Water Distribution.
- Nova Scotia Environment Level 1 Certification in Wastewater Collection.
- WHMIS, First Aid, Safe Trenching, Confined Space, Fall Arrest, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (provided by Employer).
Related Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in the water distribution/treatment and wastewater collection fields is considered an asset.
- Experience in a municipal government setting is considered an asset.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.88-$33.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you have a clean criminal and vulnerability record?
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
