Description

The City of Swift Current is seeking a progressive, innovative and achievement oriented staff member to fill a temporary position.  This position may be twelve to eighteen months in duration.  Shift work, call back, overtime, and standby including nights, weekends and holidays is required.

This position reports to the Superintendent of the Water Treatment Plant and is responsible for operation of the plant, all remote booster stations, and reservoirs. Operations include all phases of water production, treatment, storage, instrumentation and control operations, equipment maintenance, housekeeping as well as maintaining appropriate office and production records.

The new hire will be expected to reach certain benchmarks in a timely fashion.

Basic Requirements:
    Grade 12 Diploma.
    Willingness to become Youth Certified.
    Must successfully complete Office of Water Programs  Sacramento State Water Treatment 1 and 2 within 1 year of hire.
    Must be progressively working towards a Saskatchewan OCB Class IV Certification in Water Treatment and Distribution.
    Must be certified as a Class 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator within 18 months of hire.
    Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence.
    Computer training and experience.
    Must be able to lift 25 kg and.  
    Mechanical aptitude required to perform maintenance of Water Treatment Plant and remote station buildings and equipment.

Desirable Requirements:
    Preference given to candidates who possess Class 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification.
    Successful completion of related Post-Secondary training, or a water related technology course at a recognized Institute of Technology.  
    Knowledge and experience in the operation of pumps, valves, motors, hydraulics, instrumentation, etc.; and
    Grade 12 Chemistry.

Salary range in accordance with City of Swift Current/CUPE Local 183 Collective Agreement.  Pay rates based on Level of Certification: