Description:
Under general supervision you will perform manual and equipment operating duties in the performance of various Public Works construction, maintenance or operational functions.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains, operates and inspects water distribution and wastewater collection system assets.
- Performs water quality and system tests and takes corrective actions.
- Ensures all work is performed in compliance with relevant standards, legislation and regulations.
- Performs hand excavation, backfilling, restoration works, concrete work and pipe laying.
- Cleans sewer mains, laterals and manholes of debris and sediment.
- Maintains a neat appearance and performs duties in a way which conveys a "positive image' of the Region.
Qualifications:
- Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Minimum one (1) year of job-related experience.
- Minimum acceptable MOE certification is Water Distribution Class 1 and Wastewater Collections Operator-In-Training (OIT) certificates with a preference for progressive advancement of certification to the subsystem class level.
- Meter Installers Certificate preferred.
- Ability to operate and maintain a variety of manual and power equipment.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Capable of accurately completing work forms and reports.
- Must have a working knowledge of computers.
- Must have a working knowledge of applicable regulation as it applies to compliance.
- Must successfully complete mandatory renewal training.
- Requirement to obtain Meter Installers Certificate
- Physically able to perform requirements of the job.
- Possess a Class “GZ” license in good standing with preference for “DZ”.
- Must be willing and available to work independently on shifts.
- Testing may be required.