Wastewater Collection Operator - Alliston, Canada - Town of New Tecumseth

Town of New Tecumseth

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Alliston, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for a Wastewater Collection Operator to join our rapidly growing team.

Why work with us?

Our growing community, identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada, located about an hour north of Toronto, offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive, public environment.

What we promise:

- flexible work environment, including compressed work weeks
- employer paid health and dental benefit packages from day - competitive salaries

OMERS pension plan

- free gym membership at Town recreation centres
- professional development opportunities

Reporting to the Supervisor, Operations - Wastewater, this position performs all aspects of work related to the servicing, maintenance and inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of the sanitary collection system and associated pumping stations.

This role collaborates with the Wastewater Collection Senior Operator and assist in operations and maintenance of the treatment plants.

Under the direction of the immediate Supervisor or Senior Operator, carries out all duties using appropriate equipment effectively and in a manner that will ensure the safety of self, co-workers, and the public.

Additionally, the operator supports other Town departments by operating specialized equipment.

How you contribute to our organization:

Operate and maintain all wastewater collection systems and lift stations effectively.
Interpret SCADA trending data and make necessary operational changes.
Accurately document all operational changes in the facilities' daily logbook.
Maintain compliance with the ECA requirements and MECP regulations.
Fulfill the duties of "Operator in Charge" (OIC) as defined by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) and O/Reg.12
Safely operate and maintain equipment, perform daily inspections, and report deficiencies for timely maintenance.
Performs installation of temporary traffic control devices such as lane and road closures, detours, flagging and all other required work zone safety requirements as per the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7. May be required to act as a traffic control person via flagging or operation of other traffic control devices.
Safely operates and maintains all applicable equipment. Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment in a clean and tidy condition; performs daily inspections of same. Records deficiencies in the Vehicle Inspection Report which is then submitted to the Senior Operator or Supervisor for forwarding to the Fleet Division. Keeps all documents up to date in accordance with MTO
Operate vactor and heavy equipment, such as frontend loaders, backhoes, and tandem trucks, as needed for wastewater operations.
Conduct inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of wet wells and dry wells, along with pump maintenance.
Performs "On-Call" duties as per the conditions of Employment on a rotational basis.

What you bring to the team:

Grade 12 or equivalent required to obtain OIT, Class 1 or 2 licences.
Four (4) year postsecondary diploma/degree program in an environmental, engineering or applied science field preferred.
Operator in Training, Class 1 or Class 2 Wastewater Collection license per O.Reg 129/04, s
12 years of experience working with heavy equipment, preferably in a Public Works environment.
DZ licence is required; however, the Town may hire qualified individuals without a DZ licence under the agreement that the new employee shall obtain their DZ licence within 1 year from their hire date.
Standard First Aid/CPR-C certification, or the ability to obtain within 1 month upon hire
Ability to pass Respirator Fit Test
Intermediate computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams and OneDrive), Cityworks computerized maintenance management system, SCADA, and the internet.

Salary:
$ $28.78 (OIT)

$ $33.49 (Class 1)
$ $37.86 (Class 2)
plus employer paid benefits and OMERS pension plan

Hours:40 Hours per Week, plus standby duties on rotational basis

Location:
Brendan Holly Wastewater Treatment Plant th Line, Alliston

Start Date:
July 8, 2024

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials (high school diploma, training, etc) by June 25th.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.