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1. Certification of Water Treatment Level 2, Water Distribution Level 1, & Wastewater Level 1 Training that is current to date. Water Treatment Level 2 is preferable; however, Council is willing to consider an individual with Water Treatment Level 1 training, if the individual is willing to training towards Level
2. Physically fit and able to perform heavy manual labour.
3. Valid Class 5 drivers license. A drivers abstract is required prior to hiring.
4. Good mechanical aptitude.
5. Experience in the operation of motorized mechanical equipment including tractors, mowers and trucks one ton or larger.
6. Be capable of being on call and doing weekend rotations.
7. Ability to lead others, give instruction, and delegate duties when needed.
8. Inspects, cleans, repairs, lubricates, and adjusts pumps and motors.
9. Operates pumps, valves, electric motors, and filters.
10. Reads meters and gauges; records readings and temperatures; participates in processes to regulate flow of water and chemicals.
11. Performs operational water tests.
12. Washes and cleans sedimentation basins and tanks.
13. Cleans, paints, and maintains plant equipment, structures, and facilities.
14. Perform or assist with Tasks & Responsibilities as outlined in Town Policy Manual.
15. Demonstrate ability to operate the following equipment: dump truck, backhoe, mowers, tractors, loader, street sweeper, sander, and any other similar equipment.
16. Demonstrate a general understanding of the maintenance requirements of the above listed equipment and the ability to carry out these maintenance duties.
17. Assist with emergencies at any time.
18. Maintain a good working relationship with fellow employees and Town Council as well as the public.
19. Able to understand directions and work unsupervised.
20. Perform any other related duties as may be required from time to time.
NOTE: The individual will be responsible for the new reverse osmosis water plant.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Prepare production and other reports
Supervisory Experience
- Water and waste plant operators
- Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities
- Chemical plant machine operators
Specific Skills
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities
- Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems
- Establish work schedules
- Co-ordinate work activities with other units
Work Setting
- Water and waste treatment utilities