Water Distribution Operator, Linear Systems

Job Summary

The Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Operator will be responsible for the support of operations in water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems to meet Provincial legislated requirements and Regional program needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repairs, replacements, and installations of water and wastewater systems including water valves, sewer laterals, fire hydrants, maintenance holes, wastewater mains, watermains and water services, meters, watermain taps and related equipment.
• Responds to customer inquiries, complaints and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Completes service turn on and turn offs for customers, permits and projects.
• Performs water distribution system investigations to identify and repair leaks.
• Performs basic pipe fitting.
• Conducts Water underground infrastructure analysis and locates.
• Carries out fire flow tests on hydrants.
• Performs sewer lateral and wastewater main back-up clearing and cleaning.
• Performs daily water quality sample tests for secondary disinfection control, and strictly adheres to sampling requirements and safe handling of materials associated with the water industry.
• Assists with compiling information for work orders and reports to supervisors, management and the MECP.
• Operates trucks and heavy equipment when required, including Vactor trucks for flushing and digging.
• Supports other functions within the Public Works department as required.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Secondary school diploma and upon hire possess an Operator-in-Training certification/license.
• Possession of a valid class G Ontario driver’s license.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience with the application of related acts and regulations (ex. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act).
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, and computer aptitude.
• Strong customer service skills
• Proven ability as an effective team member, with a commitment to co-operation, flexibility with co-workers, management, internal groups and the public.
• Demonstration of results orientation, initiative, continuous learning, dependability, adaptability, leadership, integrity and respect, problem solving and decision making.

 
Preferred

• Post-secondary school education and/or experience in a related civil, environmental or mechanical field.
• Upon interview; possess an Operator-In-Training (OIT) level license or higher.  
• Experience and thorough knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems operation and components including pipes and outlying stations.
• Familiarity of operating GIS, CMMS systems and ability to read technical drawings.
• Possession of a valid class DZ Ontario driver’s license.

Progression to level 3 and 4 certification/licensing in the operator role is self-initiated and includes the requirement of 900 to 1,800 hours of post-secondary or continuing education in a related field.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions

• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Class DZ Ontario driver's license to move beyond the probationary period.
• Regular hours of work, serving on standby and responding to after hour callouts
• Perform assigned duties in inclement weather and work within roadways
• Occasionally work in confined spaces, as specified by Public Works operations practices
• Carry out physically demanding activities including lifting, carrying, forward reaching, pushing, pulling, gripping, sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, torso twisting, crouching, kneeling and ladder climbing.
• Wastewater activities also involve working in unsanitary or odorous conditions at times.

Employment Conditions

• The successful candidate will be required to provide an Operator-In-Training certification/license or higher prior to their employment start date.
• Possess and maintain Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) operator certification and licensing for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems.
• Possess and maintain Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) class G and DZ licenses.
• The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment.
• The incumbent will be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license and driver’s abstract, by their first day of employment.