39. Perform inspections of equipment and report issues or malfunctions to the
Foreperson or ORO.
40. Complete or assist with routine maintenance of vehicles, equipment and as
directed assist operational maintenance staff with larger maintenance and
repair tasks.
41. Inspect, maintain, repair and clean buildings, work areas and facilities and
report unsafe working conditions.
42. Operate equipment and power/hand tools such as jumping jack, cut off saw,
hydraulic saw/jack hammer, grinders, and portable water pumps. Operate or
assist with specialized equipment such as vactor truck, valve turning trailer,
meter reading unit, gas metering device, sewer auger, sewer camera, radio
detection pipe locator, magnetic pin locator and leak detection devices.
43. Handle chemicals gas and liquid chlorine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sulfuric Acid,
PAX-XL1900 Vita-D-Chlor) taking care to observe and handle as outlined on
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
44. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS,
MOECC, SDWA, DWQMS and all applicable legislation, regulations, statutes,
and municipal policies/procedures/practices and operational guidelines, and
perform safe work practices.
45. Participate in the review process of Emergency Response Guidelines, Standard
Operating Guidelines and DWQMS Risk Assessment.
46. Communicate effectively with fellow Operators, Foreperson / ORO, as well as
outside contractors on the technical level expected.
General Duties and Accountabilities (All Municipal Roles)
1. Provide and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and security of
information at all times.
2. Perform other duties as may be assigned in accordance with department and
corporate objectives.
3. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other
applicable legislation, department policies/procedures/practices, operational
guidelines, and perform safe work practices.
Required Certifications and/or Health and Safety Requirements
1. Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians & Technologists
(OACETT) designation, or eligibility to receive designation.
2. MOE System Operator Certificates in: Water Treatment-Class II, Water
Distribution-Class II, Wastewater Treatment – Class II and Wastewater
Collection Class III preferred or a lesser class with the willingness to obtain the
requisite certifications.
