Utility Worker

The municipality of Tantramar's Engineering and Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a full time, permanent positoin under CUPE local 1188 for a Utility Worker.

Purpose: The year-round provision of public services as it pertains to the water and wastewater system that includes manholes, pipes, valves, fire hydrants, sewage pumping stations and sewage treatment facilities.

Responsibility: Superintendent of Public Works

GENERAL DUTIES

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works:

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

· Performs water quality testing for drinking water and wastewater as per the approval to operate.

· Collects chlorine residuals at various sites on a weekly basis and take other samples as required.

· Perform preventative maintenance and monitoring.

· Troubleshooting of issues.

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

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

· Performs locates for water and sewer infrastructure.

· Performs water and sewer service installations.

· Regularly operates 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, performs maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs 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, repairs and reads.

· Operates the pressure compressor to clean water service connections, as required.

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

· 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.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

· High School diploma or equivalent is required.

· Have a minimum of two years of relevant experience, which must include at least one year of municipal water/wastewater and wastewater treatment (operation, maintenance, construction, repair or sampling).

· Experience with autosamplers and auto-flushers an asset.

· 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.

· Class I Water Distribution System Operator and/or Class I Wastewater Collection and/or Class I Wastewater Treatment Systems considered an asset.

· Ability to obtain Utility Worker Level I certification (Class I Wastewater Collection and Class I Water Distribution) and must be completed within two years to remain in the position.

· Must have a mechanical ability to repair and maintain water and sewer infrastructure, including pumps, valves and hydrants.

· Experience with autosamplers and auto-flushers an asset.

· Understanding and basic ability to use SCADA.

· 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.