Water/Wastewater Operator II

Township of Perth East•Perth East, ON

8d•CA$34 - CA$42•Onsite

About The Position

The Water/Wastewater Operator II is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Water Distribution & Supply, Water Treatment, Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment subsystems that the Township of Perth East operates. The Operator ensures the continuous delivery of safe drinking water and the collection, treatment and environmentally responsible discharge of wastewater while complying with all applicable legislation, regulations, permits and standard operating procedures. The Water/Wastewater Operator II may be called upon to act as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) of the Water and Wastewater Systems.

Requirements

Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required
Must possess the following certifications in compliance with Ontario Regulation 128/04: Class II Water Distribution and Supply; Class II Water Treatment
Must possess the following licenses in compliance with Ontario Regulation 129/04: Class II Wastewater Treatment; Class II Wastewater Collection
Five (5) years of experience in a related field
Valid Ontario Class G driver's license in good standing with preference given to candidates with a Class DZ license
Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment
Ability to interpret operating manuals and engineering drawings relevant to the design and construction of facilities and the operation of equipment
Ability to perform accurate basic mathematical calculations to determine chemical dosages and flow rates, and ability to apply laboratory procedures and sampling techniques
Knowledge of current MECP water/ wastewater regulations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Strong ability to problem solve
Demonstrated knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Manual motor skills to perform repairs and maintenance
Knowledge of Geographic Information System (“GIS”) software
Familiarity with “Ontario One Call” requirements

Nice To Haves

Confined Space Entry and Rescue Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Perform monitoring, operation and maintenance on all aspects of the systems including but not limited to water distribution systems, water supply and treatment plants, reservoirs, wastewater collection systems including pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants and the landfill leachate collection system
Act as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) and/or the “Operator in Charge” (OIC) on all subsystems as scheduled or required
Provides oversight and guidance to the Water/Wastewater Operator I
Carry out microbiological and chemical sampling in addition to performing in-house analysis to make process control changes on all subsystems as required in accordance with legislative requirements
Participate in emergency repairs to any parts of the systems
Perform water meter reads as required
Assists with investigating general public complaints with respect to water and wastewater
Provide timely and accurate underground locates to the public in regards to water and sewer including responding to emergency locate requests
Maintain utility maps in a clear and concise manner
Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment
Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of the Township’s Quality Management System (QMS) including recommending changes and attending QMS mandated meetings including internal audits
Carry out work assignments using a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including hand and power tools
Obtain training as required by to maintain certification and licensure in accordance with legislative requirements
Maintain as required, daily, monthly and annual records in a neat and legible manner
Provides on-call duties as part of a rotation, including evenings and weekends, as scheduled