Utility Operator Trainee

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

The position involves the operation, repair and maintenance of all water and wastewater related facilities such as Water Treatment Plant, water reservoirs, supply line, water distribution system, water meters and meter reading, water turn on/off account, water valves, minor maintenance of hydrants, wastewater collection system, Wastewater Treatment facility, and wastewater lift stations. The incumbent shall perform sampling and testing of water and wastewater samples as required by Alberta Environment and maintenance of records as required for all facilities.

The incumbent should be able to perform his duties with very little supervision and shall work closely with and under the direction of the Utility Operator I, II and III.

Understand and adhere to all worker responsibilities as outlined in the current Towns’ Policy and Procedures.

Understand and adhere to all Town Health & Safety policies, work procedures, rules, and relevant directives.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to: Utilities Manager → GM Municipal Services → Chief Administrative Officer

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the responsibilities for the operation, repair and maintenance of all equipment and machinery in the Water Treatment Plant, Water Reservoir, Sewer Treatment Plant, Supply Lines, Pump Stations, and Sewage Lift Stations – Under the supervision of Operator I, II or III.
• Assist with Sewer Flush Truck and other minor equipment or tools.
• Assist in performing daily chemical tests to provide and adjust chemical feed rates for the provision of clean potable water supply.
• Assist in the operation, repair and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Plant and upkeep of all required records.
• Assist in performing testing and sampling of treated water and wastewater as required by Alberta Environment.
• Assist in providing data for monthly and yearly reports for water and wastewater plants as required by Alberta Environment.
• Assist in the install, repair and test water meters, as well as upkeep of inventory records for water meters and parts.
• Assist in the carry out water meter readings as required for billing purposes.
• Assist in attending to service calls for water connections and disconnections.
• Locate and perform minor repairs on water service valves, main valves, and hydrants.
• Practice preventative maintenance in water valves and hydrants. This includes operating, checking, and thawing of main valves or flushing, drainage and thawing of hydrants.
• Assist in attending to sewer back-up calls. Unplugging, or flushing of sewer services or mains in emergency.
• Perform manual labour duties related to the repair of water main breaks, sewer blockages, hydrants, and valves.
• Operate all pick up trucks
• May be required to assist the sewer flush truck operator in case of emergency
• Attend to complaints and inquiries with regards to water and wastewater services from the public in person
• Communications in liaison with controlling agencies such as AEP.
• Other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School education or equivalent.
• Desire to obtain AEP Certification through NAIT.
• NAIT Water and Wastewater Technician Program Certificate will be highly beneficial.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers’ License
• Knowledge of computers
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• First Aid and CPR certification

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to attend training sessions as required by the employer
• Willingness to work weekends and unscheduled hours during major emergencies

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $26.54-$31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Ability to Commute:

• Drayton Valley, AB (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Drayton Valley, AB: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-15