Sewer Maintenance Worker - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

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Description

Requisition ID: 9195

Department:
Infrastructure & Water Services Department

Service:
Water Linear & Customer Services

Branch:
Wastewater Collection Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent and 1 Full-time Temporary (up to 2 years)
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information:
$57, $67,668.64 annually (2023 rates of pay)

Location:
ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Maintenance and Trades

Application Close: 15/08/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

The Wastewater Collection Branch is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Wastewater Collection infrastructure and systems including communal wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater system, and oversees the Sewer Use Program.

You are responsible for performing or assisting with inspections, maintenance and general repairs of the City's sanitary, combined and storm sewer system structures (e.g. access/maintenance chambers, catch basins, inlet/outlet grills, regulators, manhole covers) that don't require excavation.

Work activities are divided into the following groups and staff rotate through them on a regular basis: in-sewer inspection, in-house repairs, surveys, routine cleaning, special cleaning, service truck and inspection of contractor construction/major repairs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 15 months of experience in sewer maintenance or a similar construction or maintenance field

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:

Must obtain and maintain Ontario MOE Class 1 Wastewater Collection Operator Certificate within the timeframe determined by the employer
Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
Must obtain Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer
Forklift Operator Licence
Hoisting and Rigging training certificate
Chainsaw Operator Safety training certificate
Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.

KNOWLEDGE:

Understanding of sanitary, combined and storm sewer systems and related structures Unit instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, manuals and processes
Applicable City, ESD and Branch policies, standards, guidelines and processes
Construction standards and methods for the installation and repair of collection systems components
Preventive maintenance activities for the sanitary, combined and storm sewer system
Sewer Use Bylaw
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Safely operate the various equipment and hydraulic/power/hand tools required for the job
Work well independently and as part of a team
Writing skills to complete required work documentation
Good verbal communication skills
Ability to use a personal and/or handheld computer and software such as MS Outlook, MS Word, ArcGIS, geoOttawa
Read and understand drawings or sketches
Punctual and dependable
Good attendance record
Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
Willing to work oncall and overtime, as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.