Distribution & Collection Operator

Position Details

• Department: Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection
• Work Location: On-Site
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent

Reporting to the Superintendents of Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection, the various functions of the Distribution & Collection Operator's job pertain to partial installation and complete maintenance of the Distribution and Collection systems. This involves skilled operation of heavy equipment (i.e. Vactor/Jetter Combo, Tractor Backhoe, Dump Truck, Valve Turning Machines), various tools and the ability to troubleshoot system failures or problems that arise. This work focuses on all aspects of the City's 3 Systems (Water Distribution, Wastewater and Stormwater Collection). The successful candidate must be willing and available to respond to emergencies and additional work after normal working hours, as deemed necessary by the Corporation. This position may be required to assume scheduled after-hours standby duty, which is distributed with other Operators and based on seniority.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess technical knowledge of water distribution, wastewater and stormwater collection systems and maintenance techniques usually acquired by the successful completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a two (2) year diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent program specializing in a related field, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated previous experience in a water and wastewater construction and operations environment is preferred.
• The applicant must have registered for the exam with the Ministry of the Environment and Conservation and Parks (MECP) as an Operator in Training (OIT) in both Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection. Preference will be given to candidates with higher levels of certification by exam.
• The successful candidate must achieve full certification as a Level 3 Water Distribution Operator and Level 2 Wastewater Collection Operator within eight (8) years of the hire date and have strong technical and mechanical skillsets.
• Applicants must effectively operate construction equipment such as backhoe, tapping machine, pumps, hydraulic equipment, etc.
• Must have computer literacy and be proficient utilizing Microsoft software (i.e. Word, Excel, & Outlook).
• Previous experience working with asset management software is preferred.
• Must possess above average organizational skills and be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• The applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts.
• Candidates must also be physically fit to do labour intensive work including heavy lifting while working in inclement weather.
• Must be able to respond to any emergency calls while being on standby and all other emergency calls within thirty-five (35) minutes.
• This position requires the successful candidate to possess a valid Class "D" driver's licence with an air brake (Z) endorsement, point-free driving record and/or a record found to be satisfactory to the City of Brantford.