Utilities Operator Trainee - Innisfail, Canada - Town of Innisfail

Description

Reporting to the Utilities Foreman and working under the direction of senior team members, you will learn through on-the-job training how to do all work relating to the delivery of water and wastewater services to the Innisfail community in a safe and effective manner and following all approved policies and procedures.

As your competency develops, you will take on increasing responsibilities with the goal of developing into a Utilities Operator for the Town.

Your Key Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Provide excellent customer service in response to requests and perform service calls as required
• Follow all Town health, safety and operations policies and procedures
• Respond to SCADA system alarms during working hours and when on call as directed
• Learn all aspects of the role of Utilities Operator, including how to:
• Install, operate, inspect, maintain, and repair all components of water distribution system and wastewater collection system
• Operate, inspect, and maintain water reservoirs and pump stations
• Perform checks on lift stations including operating, inspections, maintenance and repair
• Conduct water quality tests following Alberta Environment Codes of Practice
• Take daily readings and record results for all reservoir functions and conditions
• Install, remove, read, trouble shoot and investigate water meters
• Install, operate, inspect, maintain and repair all aspects of the wastewater collection system
• Conduct camera inspections and assist with flow monitoring readings
• Operate equipment and vehicles and ensure all are kept clean and in good state of repair

This position includes on-call rotations and some overtime, including evenings and weekends

• Minimum 1 year work experience with municipal water and wastewater systems or equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
• Valid Class 5 Operator's license and willing to obtain Class 3 with Air Endorsement within 6 months of hire date
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain Operators Certification as required by Alberta Environment, specifically:

• Water Distribution Level

• Wastewater Collection Level
• Solid communication skills, ability to work with others in a team environment, good computer skills, mechanical aptitude and ability to lift heavy equipment and climb into confined spaces

The Town of Innisfail offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes in confidence by 4:00 p.m.

on
Monday, June 12, 2023 to:
Town of Innisfail


Attention:
Angèle Mullins, HR Consultant


_Please note you will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview for this position_:

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