Tasks
- Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
- Wear and use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment
- Analyze test results and instrument readings
- Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
- Collect waste and sewage samples, test and analyze results
- Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
- Maintain and repair installation equipment, help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
- Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
- Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
- Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
- Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
- Respond to customer complaints on water quality problems
- Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals
Certificates, licenses, memberships, and courses
- Wastewater operator Certification
- Water Distribution Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
- Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
- Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Reliability
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Expected hours: 40 per week
Salary: $50,000 to $55,000