Leak Detector
CityofOttawa•Ottawa, ON
•CA$67,604 - CA$79,096•Onsite
About The Position
The Locates, Laterals and Grants unit delivers programs and services related to municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including: grant programs, linear rehabilitation and lead pipe replacement programs, backflow prevention monitoring, field locate services and leak detection services. You are responsible for providing leak detection services (including emergency response, non-emergency response, leak surveys and other planned work), and pinpointing of leak locations.
Requirements
- Completion of Grade 12
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in water distribution or a related field
- Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.
- Must possess and maintain Ontario MOE Class 1 Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certificate or Ontario MOE Class 1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate
- Water distribution systems’ infrastructure and operations
- Relevant Section, Unit, Branch, departmental and City policies, standards, specifications, processes and Standard Operating Procedures
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
- Read and understand maps and plans
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Math skills
- Operate personal and handheld computers and use relevant software (e.g. geoOttawa, ArcGIS, Maximo, MS Word and Outlook)
- Reliable
- Mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Conscientious
- Initiative
- Observant
- Confident
- Willing to work on-call shifts and overtime
- English oral, reading, writing
- The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and training in providing leak detection services and/or locates for a water system is an asset
Responsibilities
- Providing leak detection services (including emergency response, non-emergency response, leak surveys and other planned work)
- Pinpointing of leak locations
Benefits
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
