Water/Wastewater Construction Operator

Regional Municipality of Peel • Brampton, ON

2d • CA$37 - CA$38 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Foreperson, you’ll perform a variety of manual and equipment operating duties essential to our construction program. You’ll play a key part in upgrading aging infrastructure, enhancing system capacity, and implementing technologies to ensure efficient and sustainable water management.

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Minimum acceptable MECP certification is Wastewater Collection OIT and a Water Distribution Class 1 OR Wastewater Collection Level 1 and a Water Distribution OIT preference for progressive advancement to the certification of the subsystem class level.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of manual and power equipment.
• Possess AZ Driver’s License in good standing.
• 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. (ex: Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.)
• Must successfully complete regulatory training. (ex: Preventing Water Borne Illness, Confined Space Training, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Trenching and Shoring, etc.)
• Physically able to perform requirements of the job.
• Minimum 1 year of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for progressive advancement to the certification of the subsystem class level.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of manual, hydraulic and pneumatic powered equipment.
• Perform water quality and system tests (ex: chlorine residual, pH, pressure and flow tests) and take corrective action (ex: notify supervisor and flush) as directed.
• Perform hand excavation, backfilling and restoration works.
• Perform concrete work, brickwork, and pipe laying.
• Clean sewer mains, laterals and manholes of debris and sediment.
• Maintain, operate, and inspect water distribution and wastewater collection system assets.
• Assist in construction related activities and watermain tapping service.
• Assist in sewer main rodding service and CCTV inspection service.
• Assist in major hydrant repair and overhaul service.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspection and minor repairs to water and wastewater infrastructure and assists in major construction repairs.
• Ensure all work performed in compliance with relevant standards, legislation and regulations.
• Complete forms, records and reports according to approved procedures and methods (i.e. work order, inspection form, chain of custody form, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned including duties of lower rated classifications where qualified.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including a Health Spending Account effective start date as outlined in the CUPE 966 Public Works Collective Agreement.
• 6 Employer paid sick days per calendar year.
• Enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
• Accrue Vacation starting at 2 weeks (10 days) per annum in accordance with the CUPE 966 Public Works Collective Agreement.
• 3 paid personal days per calendar year.
• Annual uniform and cleaning allowance.

What This Job Offers

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