Utility Operator Ii

**Utility Operator II**
**Permanent Full-time**

The Town of Morinville is a growing community on the doorstep of Metro Edmonton. Developed on a foundation of rich heritage and culture spanning 100+ years, it offers an excellent quality of life with convenient access to all nearby big city amenities while retaining the characteristics of a vibrant and flourishing centre for the surrounding rural community.

The Town of Morinville is currently seeking a permanent full-time Utility Operator II to join the Public Works team. Reporting to the Utilities Team Lead, the Utility Operator II is responsible for all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system and wastewater collection system to meet the demand for continuous distribution of water and collection of wastewater. Work is performed with exposure to outdoor elements.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Maintain water, sewer and storm facilities, pumps, valves, and back-up engines.
- Follow “Alberta Environment Code of Practice” to provide safe and potable drinking.
- Conduct pre/post trip vehicle inspections and report issues as required.
- Perform sanitary and storm repairs.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to alarms and extraordinary situations that may occur such as low/high pressure alarms, high flow alarms, reservoir level alarms, power failures, etc.
- Analyze and interpret graphs and data from the SCADA (System control and data acquisition) system.
- Complete tasks assigned daily on work orders generated by the administration/utility billing dept.
- Monthly scheduled water meter reads, commercial, and residential.
- Perform seasonal maintenance (i.e., hydrant flushing, winterization, line flushing, sewer flushing, valve exercising).
- Performs daily random water sampling (grab) and recording of chlorine residual.
- Participate in a rotating schedule for 24-hour emergency On Call response.

**Requirements**:

- High School Diploma (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
- Minimum of 4 years experience in Utility Operations.
- Valid Class 3 Drivers License with Q Endorsement (Air Brakes).
- Provincial Certification in Water Distribution Level 2.
- Provincial Certification in Wastewater Collection Level 2.
- Knowledge of the S.C.A.D.A system (Supervisor. Control. And. Data. Acquisition) is an asset.
- Experience in GIS operations and Asset ID software is an asset.
- Physical ability and dexterity to perform a variety of manual tasks (heavy lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, and climbing).
- Experience in operating various power and hand tools, and various heavy equipment.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing are essential.

**Compensation/Hours of Work**:This position is included within the scope of the Town’s unionized setting (CUPE 2426) with a probationary wage of $32.05 per hour, upon completion of 480 hours the wage rate increases to $34.22 per hour, upon completion of 4160 hours the wage rate increases to $36.53 per hour, applied in accordance to the Collective Agreement. We offer attractive benefits, including pension, workplace development and great opportunities for employees to become involved in the community.

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

**Salary**: $32.05-$36.53 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Utility Operations: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Water Distribution Level 2 Provincial Certification (required)
- Wastewater Collection Level 2 Provincial Certification (required)
- Class 3 Drivers Licence with Q Endorsement (required)

Work Location: In person