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Position Duties:
Responsible for all activities in the water treatment plant, water distribution system, wastewater distribution system;
Operation and maintain lagoon site, discharging twice per year;
Responsible for oversee repairs to water distribution system and wastewater distribution system;
Ensure and maintain efficient operating of the water & waste water systems;
Follow all safety & OH&S standards;
Check water plant daily & submit water samples to the provincial laboratory as required;
Ensure backwash and chlorination process is being carried out;
Maintain clear records and reports of all duties involving the water plant, water distribution system, wastewater distribution system and the lagoon site as required by the Village, Water Security Agency & Saskatchewan Environment;
Provide the Village office with all samples needed for independent lab testing. (BacT, general chemical, health and toxicity, etc.);
Be available by cell phone in case of emergency;
Maintain the required certification and be responsible for all costs associated with said certification;
Provide the Village with an Annual drinking water compliance report;
Provide a monthly report for regular council meetings;
Maintain security of the water treatment facility;
Insuring the starting of the generator when the power is out.
Necessary Qualifications:
Minimum Class 1 Water Distribution, Class 2 Water Treatment, Level 1 Waste Water Distribution;
Possess self-motivation, excellent work ethic, and honesty to work with Council and staff;
Positive cooperative attitude;
Strong communicator with excellent public relation skills who takes pride in their work and community;
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Water Distribution Certificate (Levels I, II or III)
- Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II or III)
- Class V Driver's License
Additional Skills
- Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
- Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
Specific Skills
- Wear and use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment
- Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals
- Respond to customer complaints on water quality problems
- Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
- Perform maintenance and repairs to plant machinery or equipment
- Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
- Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
- Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
- Maintain chemical feed stocks
- Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
- Collect waste and sewage samples, test and analyze results
- Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
- Analyze test results and instrument readings