Utility Operator - Fort McMurray, Canada - Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

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Fort McMurray, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:1100

Affiliation:
CUPE Municipal

Position Type:
Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings:1

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly

Department/ Branch:
Environmental Services, Underground Services

Job Location:
Fort McMurray

Pay Level:
PL14

Start Rate:
$ 50.30

Permanent Rate:
$ 59.25

_(Permanent rate effective after twelve (12) months of employment)_

COLA:
Bi-Weekly - $480

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):08/01/2023

Posting Type:
Internal and External

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Working under the guidance of the Underground Services ("UGS") leadership team including a Foreman and/or Supervisor, the Utility Operator performs daily activities relating to the preventive and corrective maintenance to the water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm collection systems.

The incumbent holds operator certification under the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act for operations compliance, and must work to ensure compliance with various municipal, provincial, and federal regulations at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide direct firstlevel oversight in the field to complete routine preventive and corrective maintenance.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to the water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm collection systems.
Inspect and monitor infrastructure to ensure efficient operation according to manufacturers' specifications, internal preventive maintenance program standards, municipal engineering standards, and AWWA standards.
Construct and/or monitor construction for the repair of pipelines and appurtenances to ensure specified standards are met.
Operate equipment used in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection system.
Maintain daily operation equipment log, detailing condition of equipment, and complete daily records and workplace safety inspections.
Complete preexcavation inspections, approvals and permitting as needed for repairs.
Complete utility locates for water distribution, wastewater collection and storm water collection systems.
Review preexcavation checks with UGS staff, onsite personnel, and contractors.
Direct the operation of all facets during pipe excavations including safety, traffic control, barricading, and trench sloping.
Coordinate infield confined space entry safety requirements.
Develop and conduct tailgate safety meetings for assigned tasks.
Participate in construction completion certification and final acquisition inspections.
Participate in service connections inspections.
Represent UGS in the field for project inspections, complex utility locates, and system troubleshooting.
Collect and submit water, wastewater, and storm water samples.
Complete daily records and prepare reports for preventative and corrective maintenance programs and incident response events.
Perform general labour tasks related to the preventative and corrective maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Read and interpret utility maps and drawings.
Provide input on infrastructure maintenance status to other departmental staff and leadership as required.
Ensure assigned equipment/tools is available, maintained and is in good working condition.
Respond to public inquiries and provide assistance as required.
Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Skilled in the use of hand/power tools used in preventative and corrective maintenance of municipal infrastructure such as, but not limited to, curb saws, drills, impact guns, grinders, pumps, diffusers, generators, and jackhammers.
Knowledge in the operation and safety of a variety of equipment under varying conditions including, but not limited to, flusher trucks, hydrovac, steam trucks, vacuum trucks, tandem trucks, and rubber tire backhoes and loaders.
Proficiency in the use of various sampling and testing equipment and instruments.
Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions.
Proven ability to read and interpret drawings and plans, specifications, contracts, and work scopes.
Ability to communicate respectfully and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.
Demonstrate dependability and reliability by having the ability to work with minimum supervision, including some tasks with no direct supervision.
Must be familiar with methods and procedures, quality and safety standards relative to each job being performed as per municipal and industry standards.
General math and numeracy skills for calculations relating to excavations, leak detection, and flow rates.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to coordinate and prioritize work activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: