Maintenance Operator

**Division**: Water/Wastewater Treatment and Compliance
**Department**: Growth and Infrastructure
**Initial Reporting Location**: 4089 Frost St., Hanmer

**Job Status**: Permanent position

**Affiliation**: Outside Unit
**Hours of Work**: 80 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: Shift work may be required (on-call rotation)
**Rate of Pay**: $38.01 per hour

**The start date will follow the selection process.**

**Characteristic Duties**: Under the supervision of a Supervisor of Wastewater Treatment or a Supervisor of Water Treatment.
- Conduct scheduled corrective and emergency maintenance on mechanical equipment and facility.
- Where possible, utilize condition based maintenance techniques to detect the onset of equipment malfunctions and take appropriate preventative actions.
- Diagnose and correct malfunctions.
- Make use of mechanical tools, equipment and techniques to ensure facility equipment functionality.
- Assist with facility operations and act as Operator in Charge as directed.
- Conduct operational checks, make operational process adjustments, take samples, perform tests, maintain records and evaluate water and/or wastewater related processes.
- Monitor and document facility and equipment performance and advise supervisor of problem to initiate corrective action.
- Will be required to work on a seven (7) day / twenty four (24) hour shift schedule, if directed.
- Assist in training of facility Employees, as directed.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
- Must be certified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).
- Must obtain Operator-In-Training (OIT) Certification in Water Treatment OR Wastewater Treatment through the Ontario Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Office (OWWCO) within six (6) months from date of hire. Once obtained, certification must be maintained and held in good standing.
- Must obtain Level I Water Treatment OR Wastewater Treatment through the Ontario Water and Wastewater Certification Office (OWWCO) within five (5) years from date of hire. Once obtained, certification must be maintained and held in good standing.
- Minimum three (3) years of directly related experience.
- Operating experience in either Water or Wastewater considered an asset.
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
- Able to read mechanical drawings.
- Possess a tool kit suitable to perform the duties, valued at not less than $300.00.
- Must be able to effectively complete C.M.M.S. work orders.
- Ability to use related software programs (CMMS, MS Office, SCADA)
- Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying 22.68 kgs.
- Ability to perform confined space duties (including entry), mandatory.
- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
- Provide, at own cost, a current Criminal Record Check.
- May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence and have an acceptable driving record.

**How To Apply**:
We must receive your resume **before 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.** For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
- Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:

.doc
- .docx
- .txt
- .pdf
- .rtf

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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