Sewer Maintenance Worker

Requisition ID: 19961

Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.

Service: Water Linear & Customer Services

Branch: Wastewater Linear Collections Branch

Employment Type: 6 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years

Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information: $58, $69,022.72 annually (2024 rates of pay)

Location: ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Maintenance and Trades

Application Close: 04/12/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Wastewater Collection Branch is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Wastewater Collection infrastructure and systems including communal wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater system, and oversees the Sewer Use Program.

You are responsible for performing or assisting with inspections, maintenance and general repairs of the City's sanitary, combined and storm sewer system structures (e.g. access/maintenance chambers, catch basins, inlet/outlet grills, regulators, manhole covers) that don't require excavation.

Work activities are divided into the following groups and staff rotate through them on a regular basis: in-sewer inspection, in-house repairs, surveys, routine cleaning, special cleaning, service truck and inspection of contractor construction/major repairs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 15 months of experience in sewer maintenance or a similar construction or maintenance field

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Must obtain and maintain Ontario MOE Class 1 Wastewater Collection Operator Certificate within the timeframe determined by the employer

Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

Must obtain Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer

Forklift Operator Licence

Hoisting and Rigging training certificate

Chainsaw Operator Safety training certificate

Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of sanitary, combined and storm sewer systems and related structures Unit instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, manuals and processes
• Applicable City, ESD and Branch policies, standards, guidelines and processes
• Construction standards and methods for the installation and repair of collection systems components
• Preventive maintenance activities for the sanitary, combined and storm sewer system
• Sewer Use By-law
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Safely operate the various equipment and hydraulic/power/hand tools required for the job
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Writing skills to complete required work documentation
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to use a personal and/or handheld computer and software such as MS Outlook, MS Word, ArcGIS, geoOttawa
• Read and understand drawings or sketches
• Punctual and dependable
• Good attendance record
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
• Willing to work on-call and overtime, as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Driver's License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at extension 12211 or via email at esc-