Waste Water Operator

Working within our Strategic Plan,
Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

The City of Cambridge has a opening for Waste Water Operator working within the Environmental Services Division of the Infrastructure Services Department available immediately.

This position is responsible for the testing, monitoring, operations and the preventative maintenance of the City of Cambridge’s waste water and storm water collection systems. Reporting to the Supervisor of Waste Water, the following requirements apply:

• Works within the Wastewater subdivision, performing preventative maintenance activities on wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, including sewer main flushing, clearing lateral blockages, investigating spills and sewer-use bylaw infractions, removing debris from various stormwater infrastructure (i.e. ponds, inlets, outlets, grates, etc.). Comprehensive knowledge of all collection system infrastructure
• Full proficiency operating all equipment associated with sanitary/storm maintenance including Vactor, Flusher Truck, CCTV Camera Inspection equipment, cranes, winches, confined space retrieval, pumps, etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pump station facility and operations, SCADA functions and operation, force main and gravity main systems and related maintenance.
• Acts as Wastewater Lead Hand for short durations
• Understands all Wastewater and Stormwater standard operating procedures, Wastewater Quality Management System, work order management, and all relevant corporate policies and procedures.

High school Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
Plus additional program/course(s) of up to six months or equivalent

• Over 36 months, up to and including 48 months of related experience
• Possess Wastewater Collections License - Level 1 as issued by the MECP
• Valid DZ License
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment
• Ability to operate small maintenance tools and hand tools
• Ability to work with different computer software
• Post secondary education considered an asset.
• Confined Space Training considered an asset.

Please Note:
Candidates who are not fully licensed but have their wastewater collection Operator In Training (OITs) may be considered for the trainee rate hourly rate.

Confirmation that you are physically able to perform the essential duties of the position, as assessed through our third party provider, prior to commencement in the position.

Current and valid Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.

Valid DZ driver's license

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

This position is located within our CUPE 32 (outside workers union) compensation salary schedule Job Grade 7 and has an hourly rate of pay is as follows (2026 Rate):

Starting Rate: $35.93 per hour
12-Month Rate: $37.04per hour
24-Month Rate: $38.16 per hour

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and OMERS Plan included.

Currently 7:00am – 3:00pm, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Any 10 w/n core hrs, Alternate, standby duties required.

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups.…