Operator - Drainage

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
- Drainage is responsible for the operation of facilities, vehicles and equipment in accomplishing all operations and maintenance tasks assigned in the delivery of programs and services in the Drainage division of the city. The incumbent will perform all tasks directly related to, or in support of core operations and maintenance programs including the storm distribution system, natural and manmade waterways, stormwater management facilities and the storm sewer collection system. This position reports to the Manager of Drainage and the Foreman of Drainage.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
Probationary Rate: $32.58 per hour
Base Rate: $33.54
Developmental Rate: $34.30
Qualified Rate: $35.25

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsibility #1 - Stormwater collections, Maintenance and Service
- Ensure operations are carried out in accordance with all regulatory and guidance documents.
- Operating motorized watercraft.
- Facility maintenance operation and cleaning.
- Sampling water.
- Participate in construction inspections.
- Excavation and repair by hydrovac and/or excavator backhoe.
- Maintain drainage operations records and reports, including stormwater operation records and reports.
- Participate in the planning and execution of storm system maintenance programs
- Assist or conduct inspections.
- Lead, direct and coordinate a work crew as assigned.
- Storm sewer main flushing operation (hydrovac/flusher unit) and/or swamper duties.
- Assisting in manhole, catch basin, as well as SWMF inspections and repairs.
- Assisting with underground storm sewer service and repairs - excavation and repair by hydrovac and/or excavator backhoe.
- Respond to system emergency calls (flooding, spill response etc.) with appropriate response equipment operation as required.
- Landscaping, ditching, vegetation control (chainsaw), vegetation management and pest control.
- Interpretation of engineered drawings and as-builts.

2. Responsibility #2- Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and hand tools.
- Inspect, clean and perform minor maintenance of tools, equipment and/or vehicles.

3. Responsibility #3 - 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.

4. 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 job-related duties as required possibly in other sections of Public Works.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School Diploma or GED.
- One (1) year experience in the tasks and operation of equipment.
- Must obtain an Alberta Class 3Q Motor Vehicle Operators license within the probationary period.
- Ability to obtain an Alberta boat licence within the probationary period.
- Must obtain an Alberta Environment and Parks Wastewater Collection Certification Level 1 to achieve Senior Operator level.
- Excellent collaborative negotiation and problems solving skills.
- Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build positive, productive business relationships.
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate innovative plans.
- Ability to work both independently as well as within a multifaceted team environment.
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in interpersonal dealings which are difficult, highly sensitive and confidential and may involve exposure to the media or public criticism.
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