Environmental Services Operator; Water/Wastewater Job Kincardine area,Ontario Canada,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: Environmental Services Operator (Water / Wastewater)

The Environmental Services Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining the municipal water and wastewater treatment systems.

Location: Water Treatment Plant

Reporting To: Environmental Services Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Maintain, operate, and inspect water distribution and wastewater collection system assets

Perform water quality and system tests and take corrective actions

Perform operations and maintenance activities supporting the optimal operation of water and wastewater treatment plants

Read flow meters, gauges, and other recording instruments to measure water output and consumption levels, turbidity content and chlorine levels

Observe and record information related to pumps, valves, motors, and other water treatment equipment

Maintain data logs and perform laboratory analysis including MOE regulatory compliance sampling and submission

Perform lab work, analyze test results and instrument readings and make adjustments

Conduct hydrant checks and repair or replace hydrants;
Maintain areas around hydrants in a clean and safe manner

Store, handle and mix chemicals and use in accordance with standard operating procedures or as dictated by water quality

Monitor, repair, and replace distribution pipelines and fixtures for a variety of Municipal systems

Troubleshoot and repair main sewage line breaks and installs new lateral lines

Respond to emergency callouts and coordinate repairs to water and wastewater equipment and services

Respond to questions and complaints from the public by providing information and resolving problems

Conduct preventative maintenance and repair work on electrical pumps, valves, mixers and piping and checks valves and drains

Clean up spills of a variety of materials, including hazardous materials

Complete logbook entries and daily record sheets and prepare reports and work orders

Ensure all work is performed in compliance with relevant standards, legislation, and regulations

Comply with Municipality of Kincardine policies and procedures

Perform other tasks as assigned by management

Education & Experience Requirements:

Post-secondary education in Environmental Studies or a related field of study
Wastewater Treatment and Collection – Class 2
Water Treatment and Distribution – Class 2
Operators with OIT or Class 1 Licenses may be considered
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License;
Valid Ontario DZ License is considered an asset

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Employment Information:

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Environmental Services Operator; Water​/Wastewater