Water Distribution Operator
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WaterDistributionOperator
JobType: Full-timePermanent
JobPosting#:2026-32
ClosingDate: October20,2026
Group: CUPE1189-01
Department: PublicWorks&Engineering
Location: OwenSound,ON
TheCityofOwenSoundisseekingamotivatedandsafety-focusedprofessionaltojoinourWater&WastewaterteamasaWaterDistributionOperator. ReportingtotheWaterDistributionSuperintendentandreceivingdailydirectionfromtheWaterDistributionLeadHand,thispositionplaysacriticalroleindeliveringsafe,reliabledrinkingwatertoourcommunitythroughtheoperation,maintenance,andrepairoftheCity'swaterdistributioninfrastructure.
Thispositionisresponsibleformaintainingwaterdistributionassets,respondingtoemergenciesandcustomerconcerns,participatinginon-calloperations,andensuringcompliancewithprovincialregulationsandindustrybestpractices. Thispositionisbeingpostedforanexistingvacancy.
WhatYou'llDo
WaterDistributionOperations&Maintenance
- Operate,maintain,andrepairwaterdistributioninfrastructure,includingwatermains,valves,hydrants,waterservices,pressureregulatingvalves,andwatermeters.
- Install,inspect,andmaintainfirehydrantsandassociatedinfrastructure.
- Troubleshootandrepairwaterleaksthroughoutthedistributionsystem.
- Assistwithinspectionsandroutineoperationsatreservoirs,pumpingstations,valvechambers,andtheWaterTreatmentPlant.
- Participateinplannedmaintenanceactivitiesandemergencysystemshutdownsorbypassesasrequired.
EquipmentOperation&InfrastructureSupport
- Safelyoperateequipmentandvehiclesusedinwaterdistributionmaintenance,includingbackhoes,dumptrucks,tappingmachines,leakdetectionequipment,andutilitylocatingequipment.
- Locateundergroundwaterinfrastructure,streetlighting,andtrafficsignalassets.
- Assistwithwintermaintenanceofhydrants,includingsnowclearingandinspections.
- Performtrafficcontrolactivitiesandroadclosurecoordinationasrequired.
- Supportsnowclearingoperationsonsidewalksandroadwayswhenneeded.
CustomerService&EmergencyResponse
- Respondtocustomerinquiriesandservicerequestsrelatedtoflooding,waterserviceinterruptions,leaks,lowpressure,frozenservices,andotherdistributionconcerns.
- Participateinarotatingon-callscheduletorespondtoafter-hoursemergencies.
- Assistinmaintainingreliablewaterserviceduringemergenciesandplannedmaintenanceactivities.
- Workcollaborativelywithcontractors,Citystaff,regulatoryofficials,andthepublic.
Compliance,Documentation&AssetManagement
- Maintainaccuratelogs,records,servicecards,fieldnotes,anddistributionsystemdocumentation.
- UpdateGISrecordsanddistributionsysteminformationwheninfrastructurechangesoccur.
- Completerequiredregulatoryandoperationaldocumentation.
- ParticipateinongoingtrainingandcertificationrequirementsinaccordancewithProvincialregulations.
- SupportcontinuousimprovementandassetmanagementinitiativeswithintheWaterDistributionSystem.
Health&Safety
- PerformallworkinaccordancewithCitypolicies,procedures,andtheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct.
- Participateactivelyinhealthandsafetyprograms,training,andinitiatives.
- Reporthazards,incidents,accidents,nearmisses,illnesses,andinjuriespromptly.
- Maintainastrongcommitmenttosafeworkpracticesandenvironmentalstewardship
WhatWe'reLookingFor
Education&Experience
- CollegeDiplomainarelatedfield,orGrade12diplomacombinedwithrelevantexperienceandcertification.
- MinistryoftheEnvironmentWaterDistributionSystemOperatorCertification.
- WaterDistributionLevelIICertificationorhigherispreferred.
- Previousexperienceworkinginamunicipalwaterdistributionenvironment.
- Experienceoperatingconstructionandmaintenanceequipmentrelatedtowaterdistributionsystems.
Skills&Competencies
- ValidClassDZDriver'sLicence.
- Knowledgeofwaterdistributionsystems,infrastructuremaintenancepractices,andregulatoryrequirements.
- Knowledgeofundergroundutilitiesandconstructiontechniques.
- Abilitytointerpretplans,drawings,specifications,workorders,andoperationalinstructions.
- Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskills.
- WorkingknowledgeofGISandbasiccomputerapplications.
- Familiaritywithconfinedspacerequirementsandapplicablehealthandsafetylegislation.
- Strongproblem-solvingskillsandabilitytoworkindependentlyinfieldenvironments.
- Abilitytomaintainpositiveworkingrelationshipswithstaff,contractors,regulators,andthepublic.
- KnowledgeoftheOwenSoundwaterdistributionsystemisconsideredanasset.
OtherRequirements
- Abilitytoparticipateinarotatingon-callscheduleandrespondtoafter-hoursemergencieswithinestablishedresponsetimes.
- Abilitytoperformphysicallydemandingworkinallweatherconditions.
- Abilit