Wastewater Plant Operator (Full Time) Apply by Dec. 5

GENERAL DUTIES

• Review plant performance to determine compliance status for all regulatory requirements.
• Report all non-compliances forthwith to the proper authorities.
• Collect, store and ship samples for regulatory monitoring.
• Mitigate and report unsafe conditions.
• Tour and inspect equipment at local and remote locations.
• Collect data related to plant operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and installations that require pipefitting, millwright, and minor electrical duties.
• Troubleshoot plant operations.
• Empty, clean and inspect tanks and equipment.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing.
• Receive, report and respond to customer complaints.
• Custodial work including snow removal, lawn cutting, office and washroom cleaning, etc.
• Required to be on call for after-hour and weekend services for at least one week at a time, on a rotating basis.
• Check sewage pumping stations, troubleshoot problems and perform preventive maintenance.
• Provide support when needed in the Distribution and Collection systems.
• Flush distribution water mains when required.
• Inspect and winterize hydrants when required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Competent with applicable regulations that govern the operation of the wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Operator-in-training (OIT) license for Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection upon hire and eligible for a Class 1 license by the anniversary date of the OIT.

• Minimum requirement – valid Class “G” Driver’s License.
• Good communication skills, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Able to exercise sound judgment, tact and diplomacy.

Applications for this position will be accepted, in confidence, until December 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Applications should be addressed to:
Human Resources
225 Holditch Street, Suite 101, Sturgeon Falls, ON  P2B 1T1
E-mail:   HR@westnipissing.ca