Water​/Wastewater Operator II

Water/Wastewater Operator II Job
-15-2026

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Water/Wastewater Supervisor, the Water/Wastewater Operator IIis responsible fortheday-to-day operations and maintenance of theWater

Distribution & Supply, Water Treatment, Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatmentsubsystemsthat the Township of Perth East operates.

The Operator ensures the continuous delivery of safe drinking water and the collection, treatment and environmentally responsible discharge of wastewater while complying withall applicable legislation, regulations,permits and standard operating procedures.

The Water/Wastewater Operator II may be called upon to act as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) of the Water and Wastewater Systems.

• Perform monitoring,operationandmaintenanceonall aspects of the systems including but not limitedtowaterdistributionsystems,water supply and treatment plants,reservoirs,wastewater collection systems including pumping stations, wastewatertreatmentplantsandthelandfill leachate collection system;
• Actas the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) and/or the“Operator in Charge” (OIC) on all subsystems as scheduled or required;
• Provides oversight and guidance to the Water/Wastewater Operator I;
• Carry outmicrobiologicalandchemicalsamplingin addition toperformingin-house analysis to make process control changeson all subsystems asrequiredin accordance with legislative requirements;
• Participate in emergency repairs to any parts of the systems;
• Perform water meter readsasrequired;
• Assists with investigating general public complaints with respect to water and wastewater;
• Providetimelyandaccurateundergroundlocatesto the publicin regards towater and sewer including responding to emergencylocaterequests;
• Maintain utility maps in a clear and concise manner;
• Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment;
• Participate in the ongoing development andimprovementof the Township’s Quality Management System (QMS) including recommending changes andattendingQMS mandated meetings including internal audits;
• Carry out work assignments using a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including hand and power tools;
• Obtain training as required bytomaintaincertificationand licensurein accordance with legislative requirements;
• Maintain as required, daily,monthly and annual records in a neat and legible manner;
• Provides on-call dutiesas part of a rotation,including evenings and weekends, as scheduled.

• Secondary School Diploma  or equivalent required;
• Mustpossessthe following certifications incompliance with Ontario Regulation 128/04:
  • Class IIWater Distribution and Supply;
  • Class IIWater Treatment;
• Mustpossessthe followinglicensesincompliancewith Ontario Regulation 129/04:
  • Class II Wastewater Treatment;
  • Class II Wastewater Collection;
• Five(5) years of experience in a related field;
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue Certificate preferred;
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license in good standing with preference given to candidates with a Class DZ license.

• Ability to workindependentlyand cooperatively within a team environment;
• Ability to interpret operating manuals and engineering drawings relevant to the design and construction of facilities and the operation of equipment;
• Ability to performaccuratebasic mathematical calculations todeterminechemical dosages and flow rates, and ability to apply laboratory procedures and sampling techniques;
• Knowledge ofcurrent MECP water/ wastewater regulation sand the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA);
• Strong ability to problem solve;
• Demonstrated knowledge of hydraulic,electrical and mechanical systems;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Manual motor skillsto perform repairs and maintenance;
• Knowledge of Geographic Information System (“GIS”) software;
• Familiarity with “Ontario One Call” requirements;

• Required to climb stairs and ladders, kneel, bend, walk, lift, and carry objects of varying weights;
• Required to work in confined spaces including chambers, maintenance holes, sewers, wetwellsand work with hazardous chemicals;
• Required to make site visits to water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Hours of work can…