Water Meter Serviceperson/utility Locator - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Under Review
Requisition ID: 11555

Department:
Infrastructure & Water Services Department

Service:
Water Linear & Customer Services

Branch:
Water Utility Customer Services Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary (up to 1 year)
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information:
$ $38.027 per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Location: 951 Clyde Avenue

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Maintenance and Trades

Application Close: 04/04/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

You are responsible for conducting planned locates of the City's buried water and sewer infrastructure and providing other support related to the City's water and sewer infrastructure.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an operational environment

Training and experience providing underground utility locates is desirable

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:

Must obtain Water Meter Installer 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

KNOWLEDGE:

Understanding of relevant sections of provincial legislation and regulations and City of Ottawa bylaws pertaining to drinking water
Unit and Section Standard Operating Procedures, operations manuals, processes and other documentation
Equipment and techniques used to locate underground infrastructure, and an awareness of underground utility lines and other infrastructure
Understanding of plumbing
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including but not limited to the rights and duties of workers, Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration and MOL Hours of Work regulation.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Complete all onthejob training (e.g. confined space entry, driver training, roadway safety, etc.)
Effectively operate personal and handheld computers and related software (e.g. MS Office, Maintenance Management Systems software)
Meet deadlines
Review and understand maps, diagrams and sketches that show IWSD's buried infrastructure (e.g. water distribution system, wastewater and stormwater collection systems)
Prepare sketches of IWSD's buried infrastructure
Strong customer service skills, including the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with contractors, homeowners, property owners, site supervisors of new residential developments and other staff
Good communication skills (oral and writing)
Work well independently and in a team environment
Troubleshooting and organizational skills
Willing to work overtime and oncall, as needed
Positive attitude
Punctual and reliable
Selfmotivated and conscientious
Patient, calm, tactful and polite
Attention to detail and accuracy
Prepare legal documentation
Able to lift 100 lbs

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.