Wastewater Treatment Operator - Woodstock, Canada - County of Oxford

County of Oxford

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Woodstock, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

POSITION:
Wastewater Treatment Operator (Comp. # **
LOCATION: Public Works Department

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Temporary Full-Time (up to 17 weeks)

REPORTING TO:
Wastewater Treatment Foreperson

UNION AFFILIATION:
CUPE Union

WAGE RATES:

OIT:
$28.50-$29.00/hr

Op.

1:
$29.38-$30.76/hr

Op.

2:
$31.29-$32.47/hr

Op.

3:
$32.72-$34.01/hr

Op.

4:
$36.02- $35.51/hr

***:Under the direction of the Wastewater Treatment Foreperson will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the sewage treatment process.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Monitors the sewage treatment process.

Prepares a daily Operator's Report detailing items such as:

- the amount of sludge processed, amount of flow between tanks, digester temperatures, amount of wasting, amount of air used in aeration tanks
- chemical consumption, machinery operating hours
- regularly checks machinery operations and reports mechanical problems to maintenance.

Controls the sewage treatment process, performing duties, such as, but not limited to:
transfers sludge between digesters,

- adjusts the amount of wasting to maintain required food / microorganism ratio,
- controls flow within the plant, ensuring sludge is treated correctly,
- adjusts the amount of chlorine added at the final processing stage,
- dependent on amount of flow, collects samples for laboratory tests.

Strictly adheres to Ministry of Environment and health and safety regulations, is working with hazardous chemicals, gases and over open water
Performs general maintenance duties, such as, but not limited to:
hoses out tanks, sump holes, scum troughs,

- scums off primary tanks,
- assists the Plant Maintenance Operator, performing duties such as, regularly
- greasing and oiling equipment and acting as a maintenance helper,
- cleans buildings and equipment,
- cuts grass, weeds, flower beds, paints and shovels snow.

Performs other duties related to Wastewater Treatment Plant operations, such as, but not limited to:
records daily weather readings such as temperature, precipitation, wind velocity, to be forwarded to the London Weather Office,

- receives chemical deliveries,
- trains new staff,
- completes a daily time card detailing work done and equipment used.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent as determined by the Corporation and certification as a Wastewater Treatment Operator
Good physical condition
Able to work in confined spaces
First aid training is an asset
Familiarity with safety regulations
Interest in wastewater treatment
Valid Class "G" driver's license

POSTING DATE:
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

CLOSING DATE:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 by

4:00 p.m.

Job Types:
Permanent, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 17 weeks

Salary:
$28.50-$37.51 per hour

Benefits: