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Plant Operator Water Distribution & Collection
City of Kawartha Lakes —Kawartha Lakes, ON
- $29.48–$42.73 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience

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Plant Operator Water Distribution & Collection

City of Kawartha Lakes -
Kawartha Lakes, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$29.48–$42.73 an hour

Qualifications

Air Brake Endorsement
CPR Certification
Confined Space Certification
Post-secondary education
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Programmable logic controllers
First Aid Certification
Data entry
Environmental Studies
Class G Licence
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Job Brief

Responsible for operation, maintenance, monitoring and process controls for municipal Distribution and Collection systems.

Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

Union:

CUPE 855 Outside

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

25/06/2026

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

Wage $29.48 - $42.73 hourly (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Overall Responsible Officer

Department Public Works

Location Distribution and Collection

Hours Full-time is 40 hours per week

Other This is for a current vacancy. Availability to respond to rotational on-call and stand-by shifts, seven days per week, as operations may require. Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes will be required, work location may vary.

Note: Employees will be placed on the grid based on the licence which they possess to the maximum class required by the plant in which they are working.

Job Description

Assist in ensuring water distribution infrastructure, wastewater collection infrastructure and water and/or wastewater treatment systems, including leachate systems, are operated in compliance with all applicable legislation
Perform repairs, installations, replacements and maintenance of water distribution infrastructure including but not limited to water shutoffs, fire hydrants, water main tapping, valves, water meters and water mains
Inspect water shutoffs, commissioning of new water mains and service connections
Ensure water distribution water quality performing flushing, sampling, analysis, and response to customer enquiries
Inspect, construct, operate and maintain wastewater service laterals and wastewater collection mains, performing preventative maintenance and emergency response to flush, thaw, or unblock as required
Efficient and effective operation, maintenance, monitoring and process control duties for water and wastewater treatment facilities as assigned in compliance with all legislation
Inspect, service, and repair components of water and wastewater treatment equipment including, but not limited to, chemical pumps, valves, water intakes, wastewater outlets, filters, UV treatment systems, mechanical pumps
Monitor and analyze trends, alarms and events at all water and wastewater treatment facilities as assigned, reporting observations to the Supervisor as required
Respond to and investigate enquiries, complaints and concerns related to water quality, wastewater backup, water leaks, etc. in a timely and professional manner
Respond to and investigate service leaks and other water related issues within private dwellings
Assist with facility inspection and compliance administration duties to meet all applicable legislation as may be required from time to time
Communicate all matters on a daily basis to the Supervisor and must maintain accurate records of operations and maintenance in compliance with industry regulations
Comply with all City of Kawartha Lakes policies and procedures, applicable legislation and regulations, and safe work practices
Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

Post-secondary diploma in Environmental Studies or a related field
Minimum three years as an operator in the operation of water treatment, distribution and wastewater collection systems
Possess and maintain valid certifications: Class III (Distribution and Collection); Class IV certifications (Water Treatment); and willingness to upgrade
Current certification in Confined Space Entry, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, First Aid/ CPR and Traffic Control Training preferred
Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including but not limited to, the Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, Clean Water Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act is required
Experience using SCADA/PLC systems and data entry is required
Entry Level Drinking Water Certification an asset; Water Quality Analyst certification an asset
Ability to read and interpret water and wastewater construction plans and specifications (for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection positions)
Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
Demonstrated customer-service skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement
Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence, with acceptable driving record; valid DZ Driver’s Licence required for positions in Distribution/Collection

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

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