Uncertified Operator

City of Yorkton • Yorkton, SK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Waterworks Managers. The role involves the daily operation and maintenance of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and associated equipment. The successful candidate will perform skilled work to control treatment processes, including detailed sampling, monitoring, and analysis of water, wastewater, and processing streams. Responsibilities also include maintenance of the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems, as well as Utility Services Operations such as scheduled meter services, cross connection control, and residential supply management. The candidate must be knowledgeable in the use of computers and computer programs. The role requires rotational, non-standard hours, including shift work, nights, evenings, and weekends, as well as stand-by and callouts.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent as determined by Saskatchewan Education
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license
• Possess and maintain R.C.M.P. security clearance
• Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Fireman’s Boiler Certificate
• Be able to obtain and maintain valid SCBA training, First Aid, CPR, SCOT/WHMIS, Air Brakes, OH&S levels 1 & 2, SCSA, Confined Space, and H2S Alive Certificates.
• The position includes physical demands, including but not limited to: a large number of stairs, tank cleaning, and the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who possess water or wastewater certification or experience.
• Trade and Secondary Education Equivalencies may be considered.
• Preference will be given to individuals with experience and/or education in the water/wastewater fields or plant operations.
• Candidates with certification in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection.
• A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Journeyperson Millwright, Plumber, Electrician or Instrumentation Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and associated equipment.
• Perform skilled work to control treatment processes along with detailed sampling, monitoring & analysis of water, wastewater, and processing streams.
• Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System Maintenance; maintenance of Water and Wastewater Treatment infrastructure including associated equipment, etc.
• Utility Services Operations: scheduled meter services, cross connection control, residential supply management, etc.
• Knowledgeable in the use of computers and computer programs.
• Work rotational, non-standard hours, including shift work, nights, evenings, and weekends, as well as stand-by and callouts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED