Utility Worker Level 1

The Municipality of Tantramar's Engineering & Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a full time, permanent position under CUPE Local 1188 for a Utility Worker Leve 1.

Duties:

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works:

· Operation and maintenance of the water distribution system and wastewater collection.

· Performs water quality testing and sewer testing as per the approval to operate.

· Collects chlorine residuals at various sites on a weekly basis.

· Performs repairs to sewer and watermain breaks by entering excavations, locating the main and undertaking the necessary repair.

· Performs locates for water and sewer infrastructure.

· Performs water and sewer service installations.

· Performs maintenance and repair on fire hydrants including pumping and snow removal.

· Regularly operate all water distribution valves and inspects sewer manholes to ensure proper operation of utility system.

· Participates in the development of Preventative Maintenance Standards and undertakes record keeping as required.

· Regularly inspects sewage pumping stations including pumps, motors, valves and standby power to ensure that they are functioning properly.

· Maintains sewage pumping stations in a good clean condition including any painting required.

· Undertakes water meter maintenance and repair.

· Undertakes activities related to the general cleanliness of the water towers.

· Responds to emergency situations after normal working hours.

· Operating the backhoe for snow removal around fire hydrants.

· Undertaking watermain flushing activities on a required basis.

· Assist in snow removal activities.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

· High School education or equivalent is required.

· Utility Worker Level 1 certification (Wastewater Collection Class 1 & Water Distribution System Class 1 Operator) preferred or equivalent experience.

· Wastewater Treatment Class 1 preferred or equivalent experience.

· Must have excellent problem-solving skills.

· Must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience with municipal water and sewer systems.

· Capable of working in confined spaces under normal and emergency conditions involving trenches, manholes, etc.

· Capable of working with potentially hazardous gases such as chlorine, methane, and other sewer gases.

· Must have mechanical ability to repair and maintain water and sewer infrastructure.

· Must be capable of working with minimal supervision.

· Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and the public.

· Ability to understand and apply written and oral instructions.

Interested candidates may apply in writing by submitting a detailed resume to Municipality of Tantramar c/o Becky Goodwin, Assistant Clerk. A detailed job description for the Utility Worker Level 1 can be found on the Municipality's website www.TantramarNB.com