Water and wastewater technician

TOWNSHIP OF PICKLE LAKE

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Water and wastewater technician

TOWNSHIP OF PICKLE LAKE
$36 to $37 per hour

Salary

$36 to $37 per hour

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Anglais
  • Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Expérience:

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Confined spaces
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Noisy
  • Odours

Tasks

  • Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
  • Analyze test results and instrument readings
  • Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
  • Collect waste and sewage samples
  • Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
  • Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
  • Maintain chemical feed stocks
  • Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
  • Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
  • Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
  • Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
  • Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
  • Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
  • Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
  • Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals
  • Administer first-aid and other assistance
  • Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Water wastewater operator Certification
  • Confined Space Entry Training
  • Water Distribution Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
  • Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Specialization or experience

  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is not available
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?

Experience

  • 1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

  • Evening
  • Morning
  • Night
  • On call
  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime required
  • Overtime available

Green job

  • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer

Support for youths

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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