Job ID #31916: Wastewater and Stormwater Collection System Operator

City of Hamilton • Hamilton, ON

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position contributes to the City of Hamilton by completing investigations and inspections on the wastewater and stormwater collection system, and performing repairs, maintenance, and installations on the collection system and its appurtenances. The role involves problem-solving for issues like sewer back-ups, sinkholes, odours, and flooding, which may require confined space entries. The operator must ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures, monitor job sites for safety, and assist in managing cleaning and video contracts. Responsibilities also include reading blueprints and GIS, updating records, performing routine inspections and maintenance on various system components, hydraulic flushing of sewers, and site restoration. The operator will apply products for pest and odour control, notify relevant parties of maintenance activities, operate various equipment, take and deliver samples, configure traffic control plans, drive and maintain city vehicles, and perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. Additionally, the role involves locating sewers and providing written reports, completing various forms, utilizing computerized maintenance management systems, training new staff, and maintaining yard, equipment, and inventory.

Requirements

• Must possess a current valid Wastewater Collection Licence - Operator in Training (OIT) with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) (by exam).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in wastewater and stormwater collection system maintenance or investigation as applicable.
• Must be available and able to work shifts including weekends, nights etc., with crew as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 kgs., with an occasional requirement to lift up to 60 kgs.
• Must possess technical knowledge of wastewater and stormwater collection systems and be capable of carrying out, directing and reporting on a variety of complex tasks.
• Computer literacy and proficiency utilizing Microsoft software (Word, Excel, & Outlook).
• Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess a Class "G" driver's licence with a satisfactory drivers record.

Nice To Haves

• Written Class 1 Wastewater Collection Licence with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Certification (by exam) preferred.
• Previous experience working with asset management software (Hansen preferred).

Responsibilities

• Completes investigations and inspections on the wastewater and stormwater collection system.
• Completes repairs, maintenance and installations on the collection system and other system appurtenances.
• Investigates problems such as sewer back-ups, sinkholes, odours and flooding, which may require confined space entries.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on the wastewater and stormwater collection system which may require confined space entries.
• Performs functions in compliance with current City Health and Safety and construction specification policies and procedures as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Monitors and controls work and job site conditions to ensure protection of workers, public pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
• Assists in management of wastewater cleaning and video contracts including inspection.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, GIS and sketches of system showing location and configuration.
• Provides corrections and updates to wastewater and stormwater records, (both manual and electronic) as required.
• Performs routine inspections/maintenance of manholes, outfalls, regulators, inlets, overflows, siphons, air release valves, stormwater ponds, watercourses, municipal drains and other system appurtenances and records activities.
• Performs hydraulic flushing of sewers working alongside with contractor.
• Completes and/or arranges for job site restoration such as grass removal, sod, topsoil, concrete and asphalt.
• Performs duties associated with applying products to sewers for the control of grease, odours, rodents, and concrete void filler as required.
• Notifies dispatcher, contractors, other maintenance crews and public (verbal and/or written) of wastewater and stormwater collection maintenance activities as required.
• Operates equipment such as hand tools, generators, metal detectors, pumps, gas detectors, confined space entry equipment, portable flow monitors, digital camera, GoPros, zoom cameras, and tablets, as required.
• Takes samples as required and delivers to lab.
• Configures (traffic plans) and sets up signs and delineation for traffic control.
• Drives vehicle, loads and unloads parts and equipment. Maintains vehicle in clean operation condition. Performs daily circle check of vehicle.
• Performs regular inspection service and preventative maintenance on tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Locates storm sewers, sanitary sewers, combined sewers, force mains, cross connections (which may include dye testing) outfalls, inlets, manholes and provides written reports.
• Completes forms, manually or electronically, such as inspection reports, work orders and daily logs.
• Utilizes computerized maintenance management systems for data acquisition (Hansen).
• Trains new staff as required.
• Maintains yard, equipment and inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Benefits

• The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.
• The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed