Operator - Utilities

2 months ago

Spruce Grove, Canada The City of Spruce Grove Full time

ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Operator in Utilities is responsible for the operation of facilities, pumping facilities, vehicles and equipment in accomplishing all operations and maintenance tasks assigned in the delivery of programs and services in the Utilities division of the City. The incumbent will perform all tasks directly related to, or in support of core operations and maintenance programs including the water distribution system, water reservoirs and pump stations, bulk water station, water meters and the sanitary sewer collection system. This position reports to the Manager of Utilities and receives day to day direction from the Foreman of Utilities.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is part of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

Probationary Rate: $32.58 per hour
Base Rate: $33.54 per hour
Developmental Rate: $34.30 per hour
Qualified Rate: $35.25 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Water Distribution Maintenance and Service
- Ensure operations are carried out in accordance with all regulatory and guidance documents.
- Pump house data collection and routine operations.
- Facility maintenance operation and cleaning.
- Hydrant inspection, operation and maintenance including painting and snow removal.
- Water main valve operation.
- Water service valve operation (turn on / turn off).
- Water Service valve repair.
- Water sampling.
- Meter installations, reads and operational checks.
- Utility locates of water, sewer and traffic light infrastructure and appurtenances.
- Participate in construction inspections.
- Assist with underground water service and main line repairs.
- Water service excavation and repair by hydrovac and/or excavator backhoe.
- Maintain water operations records and reports.
- Participate in the planning and execution of water system maintenance programs (UDF, valve adjustment, valve operation, etc.)
- Ensure equipment and vehicles are maintained in a clean condition.
- Assist in CCC and FAC inspections.
- Assist with all assignments related to water distribution operations.
- Lead, direct and coordinate a work crew when assigned.

2. Wastewater Collection Maintenance and Service
- Ensure operations are carried out in accordance with all regulatory and guidance documents.
- Sewer main flushing operation (hydrovac/flusher unit) and/or swamper duties.
- Assisting in manhole inspections and repairs.
- Assisting with underground sewer service and main line repairs - excavation and repair by hydrovac and/or excavator backhoe.
- Assist in CCC and FAC inspections.
- Wastewater lagoon operation and maintenance.
- Respond to system emergency calls (service line backups, main line backups etc.) with appropriate response equipment operation as required.
- Maintain wastewater operation records and reports.
- Lead, direct and coordinate a work crew when assigned.
- Assist with all assignments related to wastewater collection operations.

3. Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and hand tools
- Inspect and minor maintenance of tools equipment and/or vehicles.

4. Customer/Client Relations
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within area of assignment and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Develop and maintain ongoing working relationship with vendors, contractors, and various City departments.
- Determine appropriate responses and required assistance to address emergent issues encountered.
- Monitor contractors to ensure they are working safely, and work is to the City's specifications.
- Standby services (on call response).

5. Other Duties
- Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
- Provide leadership for Health and Safety by making every reasonable effort to ensure the health and safety of staff within the section.
- Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies for staff and contractors.
- Complete training and development provided to improve or increase individual competencies related to position responsibilities.
- Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the values we live by.
- Perform other Public Works job-related duties.

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