Distribution/Collection Relief Operator - Frobisher

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Sudbury seeks a Distribution/Collection Worker to operate equipment and maintain water distribution, wastewater facilities, and related systems. The role reports to a Foreperson and involves hands-on maintenance and support functions.

Under supervision, you will transport materials, supervise up to three workers, perform routine labour, assist tradespersons, and collect samples. A DZ license, OIT certification, and commitment to training are required.

Qualifications

• Secondary School completion required.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class “DZ” driver’s licence and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be certified as an Operator In Training (OIT) and complete Water Distribution Level 1 and Wastewater Collection Level 1 within 18 months.
• Excellent use of English, both spoken and written.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.

Responsibilities

• Operate system components and perform maintenance on water distribution and wastewater facilities.
• Transport personnel, material, and equipment as needed.
• Load and unload trucks manually or with a loader.
• Supervise up to three workers during routine duties.
• Assist tradespersons, equipment operators, or crews as required.
• Perform flagging and traffic control duties as directed.
• Collect samples and perform routine lab tests as directed.
• Maintain knowledge of CGS Safety Manual and Provincial Legislation.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Secondary School (Grade XII)

Ontario Class DZ license

Operator In Training (OIT) & Water Distribution Level 1 / Wastewater Collection Level 1

Job description

Job Description

Section: Distribution and Collection

Division: Linear Infrastructure Services

Department: Community Infrastructure

Initial Reporting Location: Frobisher Depot

Job Status: Permanent Position

Number of Vacancies: 1

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: Shift work may be required

Rate of Pay: $30.92 to $35.45 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.

Main Function:

Operate equipment and perform functions to maintain CGS’s water treatment facilities, water distribution systems, wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater collective systems.

Characteristic:

Under the supervision of a Distribution/Collection Foreperson/Sub-Foreperson.

Duties

• Operate system components and perform preventative and corrective maintenance repairs to water distribution and wastewater collection facilities.


• Transport personnel, material, merchandise, equipment or refuse.


• Load and unload truck by hand or mechanical device, such as a loader.


• Oversee up to three workers in the performance of routine duties.


• Perform routine labour work as required.


• Work as an assistant or helper to various tradespersons, equipment operators, crews or other personnel.


• Perform the duties of flag person and assist in traffic control, as directed.


• Collect samples and perform routine lab tests as directed.


• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.


• Perform other related duties as required.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.


• Must possess a valid Ontario Class “DZ” drivers’ licence and have an acceptable driving record.


• Must be certified as an Operator In Training (OIT) and be willing and able to complete certification of Water Distribution Level 1 and Wastewater Collection Level 1 within eighteen (18) months.

Experience

• Six (6) months of related experience considered an asset.

Other Requirements

• Must be physically capable of performing the characteristic duties and operating a vehicle safely.


• Must be able to write necessary shift reports, operate a mobile radio, evaluate and comprehend as-built drawings and associated equipment operating manuals.


• Must be able to effectively complete M.M.M.S. Crew Cards.


• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.


• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.


• Must provide, at own cost, a Criminal Record Check.

Interested applicants who have questions regarding certification are encouraged to visit the OWWCO website at www.owwco.ca.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity rate of pay: $29.37 to $33.68 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

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