Operator - Water​/Waste Water

Job Title

Operator – Water/Waste Water

• Requisition # 26-09
• Location:
  
  Development & Infrastructure Services – Public Works Services – Water‑Wastewater
• Shift Type:
  All
• Job Type: Regular Full‑Time
• Posting Date: 1/22/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 2/12/2026 5:00 p.m.
• Category:
  Operations
• Grade & Salary: H6 $ 69,540 – $86,925

Reporting through the Supervisor, Water/Wastewater, and under the direction of the Lead Hand, Water/Wastewater, the Operator – Water/Waste Water is responsible for performing infrastructure maintenance programs for the water distribution system, wastewater/stormwater collection systems, sewage pump stations, and stormwater retention facilities. Operators must be competent persons as per Provincial regulations. Operators will, as required, be appointed OIC Operator‑In‑Charge to oversee worksite.

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma (to obtain MECP certificate) and demonstrated previous experience in the infrastructure maintenance field including operating and maintenance programs, associated materials and supplies, health and safety regulations.
• Ministry of Environment Certification in Class 1 Water Distribution.
• Commitment to obtain Class I Waste Water Collection within 12 months from the date in position in accordance with Provincial Regulations and continue to attend internal and external Director approved training sessions.
• Confined Space Entry Certification, Basic First Aid and CPR Certification or attainment within probationary period.
• Ability to work in confined spaces (chambers, trenches, pump station wet wells, maintenance holes 3–60 feet deep) and adapt to unusual conditions.
• Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing with “DZ” endorsement.
• Good communication, collaboration, coordination, organizational, problem‑solving and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, suppliers, contractors, other departments/levels of government, and utilities.
• Ability to operate all water/wastewater specialized industrial/heavy equipment and associated tools (gas detector, front‑end loader, combination sewer cleaner truck, etc.).
• Flexibility/availability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and/or respond to after‑hours problems as required.
• Ability to work in unfavorable conditions such as extreme heat/cold, snow, rain, mud, raw sewage and to obtain results within a given time.
• Ability to adapt to changing technology.
• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position, a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.