Wastewater Operator Level Ii or Iii - Courtenay, Canada - Comox Valley Regional District

Comox Valley Regional District

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Courtenay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Branch
Engineering Services

Salary
$36.96 per hour (Level II) and $42.88 per hour (Level III)
Hours Per Week
40
Employment Type
Permanent Full-Time
Competition Type
Internal/External Posting
Date posted
May 13, 2024

Reporting to the Manager of Wastewater Services, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
Installing, operating and maintaining pumps, generators, motors, instrumentation, heavy equipment and other wastewater and landfill gas collection system equipment and structures;
Interpreting data from instrumentation and alarms, analyzing and troubleshooting problems and implementing solutions;
Assisting trades personnel in repair work as required;
Performing various laboratory tests, recording and maintaining information;
Assisting with the unloading, storage, transfer and closing of bulk and packaged chemicals;
Performing a variety of general housekeeping duties such as painting, cleaning and landscape maintenance;
Testing, calibrating, maintaining and repairing equipment utilized in the operation, repair and maintenance of wastewater facilities;
Responding to enquiries and complaints from the general public;
Periodically providing instruction as required to junior level operators and operators-in-training when they are assigned to specific projects;
Operating trucks and equipment as qualified and required;
Providing relief coverage at the compost facility as required.

Team oriented with strong interpersonal skills;
Current in standard practices, procedures, codes, regulations, tools and equipment used to operate, maintain and repair plant processes and equipment;
Safety-conscious with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices;
Detail oriented with the ability to keep accurate and complete records;
Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting skills;
Flexible in working extra hours on standby and emergency call-out on a rotational basis.

The minimum qualification requirement for this position is Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) Municipal Wastewater Treatment Certification Class 2 or eligible for certification within six months of hire.

For Level II:

Over three up to and including four years of directly related experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater systems following Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent);
Certified with EOCP (Municipal Wastewater Treatment Certification Class 2) or eligible for certification within six months of hire, First Aid Level 1 and Valid BC Class 3 Driver's License with air brake endorsement;
Certification in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and confined space entry is preferred.

For Level III:

Over four up to and including five years of directly related experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater systems, with at least two years direct responsible charge;
Educated at the post-secondary level equivalent to two years of study in a related field of sciences following Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent);
Certified with EOCP (Municipal Wastewater Treatment Certification Class 3) or eligible for certification within six months of hire, First Aid Level 1 and Valid BC Class 3 Driver's license with air brake endorsement;
EOCP Wastewater Collection Certification (Class 1), certification in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and confined space entry is preferred.