Water/wastewater Operator

2 months ago


Peterborough, Canada Peterborough Utilities Group Full time

**Job Title**: Water/ Wastewater Operator - Lakefield - **_Temporary 1 year contract_**

**Reports to**: Supervisor, Water Operation & Quality

**Location**: Lakefield

**Hourly Rate**: $33.95-$40.60 per hour

**Job Purpose**:
The Water/Wastewater Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of Class 2 water treatment plants, Class 1&3 wastewater treatment plants, Class 2 water distribution systems and Class 1 wastewater collection systems servicing the Peterborough area. The incumbent will ensure that that the facilities are operated and maintained in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal legislation, policies and standards.

**Main Accountabilities**:

- Operate and maintain a Class 2 surface water treatment plant, Class 1&3 wastewater treatment or other treatment facilities as required.
- Operate and maintain a Class 2 water distribution and Class 1 wastewater collection system
- Monitor, operate, and control pumping stations and storage facilities
- Operate and maintain all facilities in accordance with the latest regulations and facility licences/permits.
- Perform various laboratory, customer enquires, clerical, and employee dispatch duties as required
- Weekend shifts on a rotating schedule. Stand-by duties as required
- Handle emergency situations.
- Responsibilities as set out in Practice H24-05
- Able to work alone, with minimum supervision and direct work of others.
- Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others that is dependent upon their actions. Report hazards and unsafe acts or conditions encountered on the job to fellow workers and supervisors. Responsible for having a working knowledge of all applicable safety legislation pertaining to the job; and
- Maintenance and other operating duties as assigned

**Problem Solving**: Ability to solve technical and non-technical problems with ability to choose the best solution from clear but substantially diversified procedures and precedents covering many situations and/or access to assistance. Requires initiative to react to changing priorities based on experience and judgement.

**Decision making**:Ability to make decisions based on policies, practices and past experience. Ability to interpret DATA, strong knowledge of MOECC regulations, troubleshooting skills. Ability to make alternate solutions but first the nature of the problem/solution needs to be established and the best course of action is decided from a range of alternatives.

**Qualifications**:
Advanced (College Diploma, Certificate or Trade ) discipline: Graduate of post
- secondary diploma in a related field (Environmental Technician or Water Quality Technician) or equivalent.

Successful completion of Water Treatment Operator Class 2, Class 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator, Class 1 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Operator Certificate of Competency under the Province on Ontario Utility Operator Licensing Program

**Experience**:
Demonstrated experience in operating and maintaining a Class 2 surface water treatment plant and Class 1 wastewater and Class 1 wastewater treatment plant. Demonstrated experience in operating and maintaining a Class 1 water distribution and wastewater collection system.

**Skills (Technical)**:

- Demonstrated knowledge in water and wastewater sampling and testing techniques to perform routine water and wastewater analysis
- Must hold a valid Class G driver's license with a demonstrated good driving record.
- A personal commitment to continuing education and advancement
- Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards THE PETERBOROUGH UTILITIES GROUP
- Demonstrated excellent attendance record
- Demonstrated excellent safety record
- Proficient computer skills utilizing MS Office
- Familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA); and
- Ability to meet the Physical Demands Analysis

Applications can be submitted until **July 28, 2023.**

**PUG has a COVID19 vaccination policy in place.



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