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Description

Under the direction of the Manager of Water & Wastewater, the Operator performs duties related to the operations and maintenance of City Water & Wastewater Pump Stations and Wastewater Treatment systems, including participating in a comprehensive program of chemical, bacteriological and physical analysis of water and wastewater in support of environment protection and regulatory requirements.

This position will perform the following duties:
-    Operate, maintain and repair all equipment at sewage pump stations, water pump stations and the wastewater treatment and disposal system.
-    Operate electronic SCADA & PLC control systems and co-operate with specialist technicians in the maintenance and repair of electronic and radio control systems.
-    Collect and document samples and conduct chemical analytical tests of water and wastewater.
-    Properly maintain internal quality control standards and report all questionable test results.
-    Routinely review test data for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates will have:
-    Written and passed Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board Certification for Level II Wastewater Treatment, Level II Water Distribution and Level II Wastewater Collection OR
Diploma for Water Resources Engineering Technologies, Environmental Engineering Technologies or Civil Engineering Technologies OR
Water/Wastewater Technician Certificate
-    Class 5 driver's license
-    Physical ability to safely perform all manual labour duties and pass a physical demands assessment
-    Able to obtain certifications for WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Confined Space Entry, First Aid, CPR, H2S, Fall Protection, Hoisting, Rigging and Chlorine Gas Systems
-    Working knowledge of computer software packages

This position requires shift work and includes after hour calls for emergency repairs and work in hazardous and confined space locations.