Maintenance Operator – Water Treatment Plant

Ontario Water Works Association; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peterborough Water Treatment Plant seeks a Maintenance Operator to oversee operation, monitoring and relief duties for a Class IV plant, including associated facilities. The role includes rotating shifts, 40-hour weeks, and standby as needed.

Required qualifications include a 2-year college program, Water Treatment Operator Class 2, and an Operator in Training in Wastewater. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and full-time permanent status.

Qualifications

• 2-year community college program or equivalent.
• Water Treatment Operator Class 2 Certificate of Competency under O. Reg 128/04.
• Operator in Training Certificate of Competency in Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution.
• Millwright certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate and control pumping stations, process waste treatment and water storage facilities.
• Monitor, operate and control hydraulic generating stations.
• Relief operation of a Class 4 surface Water Treatment plant.
• Monitor SCADA System for water generation and electrical operation.
• Perform laboratory, maintenance, clerical and dispatch duties as required.
• Shift work on a rotating schedule (2 or 3 shifts/day, 7 days/week).

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

SCADA familiarity

Maintenance experience

Microsoft Office

Education

2-year college program

Water Treatment Operator Class 2

Operator in Training - Wastewater

Millwright certification (asset)

Tools

SCADA

Email

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Operator at the City of Peterborough Water Treatment Plant is responsible for maintenance and relief operation of our Class IV Water Treatment Plant including the Process Waste or other facilities as required. Working on a rotating shift, this full-time, permanent Maintenance Operator WTP position is responsible for monitoring and operating pumping stations, water storage facilities and remote operation of hydraulic electrical generating plants. This position will also be required to perform various laboratory, maintenance, clerical, customer service and dispatches as required and may be required to be on standby.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitor, operate and control pumping stations, process waste treatment and water storage facilities.
2. Monitor, operate and control hydraulic generating stations.
3. Relief operation a Class 4 surface Water Treatment plant.
4. Monitor SCADA System for water generation and electric operation.
5. Perform various laboratory, maintenance, customer contact, and clerical and employee dispatch duties as required.
6. Shift work (2 or 3 shifts/day, 7 days/week) on a rotating schedule. Stand by duties may be required, sometimes on short notice (8 or 12-hour shifts).
7. A variety of maintenance and construction work at the Water Treatment Plant and other related facilities to include electrical, instrumentation and mechanical.
8. Responsibilities as set out in Practice H24-05 (Trade Responsibilities).
9. Continually review and keep abreast of pertinent legislation including:
   • Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
   • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
10. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others that is dependent upon their actions. Report hazards and unsafe acts or conditions encountered on the job to fellow workers and supervisors.
11. Responsible for having a working knowledge of all applicable safety legislation.
12. Maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate of a 2-year community college program or equivalent.
• Water Treatment Operator Class 2 Certificate of Competency (including successful passing of exams) under the Ministry of Ontario O. Reg 128/04 (Operator Licencing).
• Operator in Training Certificate of Competency in Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution is required.
• Valid Millright certification considered an asset.

Experience and Technical Skills

1. Experience in operating a Class 2, 3 or 4 surface Water Treatment plant is required.
2. Demonstrated experience in a variety of mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform routine water quality analyses.
4. Able to work alone and with minimum supervision and in a team environment.
5. Proficient in email and Microsoft Office.
6. Familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems.
7. Demonstrated excellent attendance record.
8. Valid DZ driver’s license with excellent driving record.
9. Demonstrated excellent safety record and safe-working attitude; and
10. Ability to meet the Physical Demands Analysis.

Compensation

Classification for this position: IBEW Local 636, Maintenance Operator WTP (Job Class 15)

$37.53 to $44.49 per hour (Oct 1, 2026 rates)

1 Vacancy | Full-time | Permanent

Hours of Work

40 hrs per week

Advertisement Closing Date

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 11:59 pm

Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy

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