Utilities Technician

**JOB OPPORTUNITY**:
**UTILITIES TECHNICIAN SEASONAL**:
**The opportunity**

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Utilities Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Team Lead - Utilities Technician, this exciting opportunity assists with the delivery of water distribution and wastewater programs within the County. As a member of the Utilities team, the Utilities Technician supports the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

**About us**:
The safety of our staff and citizens is our primary concern and we are dedicated to providing and maintaining a healthy work-life balance and environment for our employees.

Leduc County’s mission is to lead the way for people and business to thrive. Our vision is to create a caring and growing community at the centre of industry and agriculture. Leduc County’s operations are guided through our values of:
Ÿ _Accountability_ - we look after the best interests of Leduc County citizens.

Ÿ _Integrity_ - we follow through on our commitments.

Ÿ _Passion_ - we believe in the good that local government can provide and will carry out our roles in _a way that shows the importance of local government._

Ÿ _Responsiveness_ - we act quickly to provide local programs, services, facilities and amenities that our citizens require.

**About you**:
You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

You enjoy the outdoors and can handle frequent physical effort such as lifting, moving or pulling heavy objects on a regular basis. You are currently enrolled in water and wastewater certification programs and are looking to gain hands-on experience in the industry.

If you can provide consistent, friendly, and professional customer services, work well in a team while still prioritizing and completing tasks independently, then keep reading because we want to hear from you

**What you will do**:

- Contributes to the delivery of the department’s operational plan and utility programs by performing work and adhering to technical and municipal standards.
- Assists in the delivery of operational activities.
- Prioritizes work in a changeable environment.
- Performs meter installations and bi-monthly meter readings.
- Contributes to the execution of municipal utilities maintenance plans.
- Provides operational and maintenance support to the solid waste water transfer stations.
- Contributes to the delivery of the following programs:

- Water quality program
- Monitors the biological, chemical and physical requirements of the program and takes appropriate action to maintain service level standards.
- Contributes to the quality assurance/quality control of the systems and emergency responses.
- Hydrant program
- Monitors the condition of hydrants and the surrounding area and takes appropriate action to maintain service level standards.
- Contributes to the quality assurance/quality control of the systems and emergency responses.
- Wastewater program
- Monitors the condition of the lift station wet wells and takes appropriate action to maintain service level standards.
- Contributes to the quality assurance/quality control of the systems and emergency responses.
- Maintains yards and properties associated with municipal water, wastewater and solid waste facilities.
- Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
- Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
- Performs related duties as required and assigned.

**What you need to succeed**:
**Nice to have**: A high school diploma, enrollment in an Environmental Program and working toward certification in Water Distribution Certification (Level I) and Waste Water Collection Certification (Level I), proficiency with Microsoft Office and confined Space Entry and Monitor, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Standard First Aid, hydrogen sulfide (H2S Alive) courses (or willing to obtain). An Alberta Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to obtain security and health clearance at the Edmonton International Airport is also required.

Experience in the operation and maintenance of municipal water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure and working with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Geographic Information System (GIS) are assets.

**What’s in it for you**:
Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best

We offer a competitive hourly salary of between $19.14-$24.62 hourly. This opportunity is seasonal full-time and is 40 hours per week scheduled Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.