Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY**

**POSITION: Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator (Competition #2023-139)**

**LOCATION**: Public Works

**EMPLOYMENT STATUS**: Permanent Full-time

**REPORTING TO**:Water Distribution Foreperson

**UNION AFFILIATION**: Non-Union

**WAGE RANGE**:2023 rate: $30.41/hr-$38.01/hr ($63,252.80-$79,060.80 annually)

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
- OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
- Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

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Works with a team to provide all customers with the delivery of safe potable water and the effective collection of wastewater in the municipal systems.

**QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS**:
Operator in Training:

- MOE certification - operator-in-training (OIT) Level in water distribution, water treatment and wastewater collection or ability to achieve certification within 6 months of date of hire.

Operator Class 1 and above:

- Experienced operator with 1 or more current licences in water distribution, water treatment and wastewater collection.
- Ability to operate hand tools and power tools
- Plumbing/Electrical/construction experience is a definite asset and will be given consideration towards equivalency.
- Good working knowledge of water treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection operations and applicable legislation.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Training and knowledge of safety equipment and practices, including WHMIS, confined space entry, health and safety, and traffic control.
- Valid Ontario Driver's license required. DZ driver’s license considered an asset.

**POSTING DATE: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023**

**CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 by 4:00 pm**
- Oxford County supports and encourages flexibility in work scheduling and location when possible, practical, and when it does not compromise our ability to deliver exceptional services to our citizens. Where the work permits, employees will have the choice of several flexible work arrangement options to promote work-life balance and greater flexibility for our employees. Please note, this position is eligible for our Flexible Work Arrangement program._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $30.41-$38.01 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person