Skilled Water Distribution Worker

Maintain Thunder Bay’s water systems using mechanical aptitude, equipment operation, and accurate condition reporting. Work includes water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.

As a Skilled Sewer and Water Worker with the City of Thunder Bay, you will maintain, repair, and replace storm, water, and wastewater subsystems. The work follows technical guidance from the Lead Operator and supervision from Operations and Maintenance. Duties include system repairs, equipment operation, documentation, materials reporting, and standby response.

• Maintain, repair, and replace water distribution system components
• Repair house connections, manholes, catch basins, and sewers
• Operate jackhammers, pumps, saws, trucks, and related equipment
• Complete time cards, reports, forms, and account distributions
• Perform standby duties and report defects or materials used

• Grade 12 or equivalent under Ministry certification guidelines
• Passing Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Operator exam
• Understand distribution and collection maps and construction drawings
• Maintain Class D Ontario licence with Z endorsement
• Meet occupational safety and competent driver requirements

Apply your mechanical aptitude, equipment skills, and reporting ability to essential water and wastewater infrastructure maintenance.