Operator - Water/Waste Water

Town Of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Newmarket is seeking an Operator – Water/Waste Water to join the Development & Infrastructure Services team within Public Works Services.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Water/Wastewater, you will operate and maintain water distribution, wastewater and storm water systems, and work toward MECP Class I Waste Water certification within 12 months. A Class G driver’s license with DZ endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma required (to obtain MECP certificate).
• MECP Class 1 Water Distribution certification required.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water distribution system, wastewater and storm water collection systems.
• Operate and maintain water/wastewater equipment and pump stations.
• Oversee worksites as needed as Officer-In-Charge, and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Maintain records and coordinate with other departments and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Coordination

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Record-keeping

Education

High School or GED

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Job Title

Organizational Unit

Development & Infrastructure Services -> Public Works Services -> Water-Wastewater

Requisition #

26-227

Location

Shift Type

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

If a contract, Contract Duration

Staffing request is required for

Replacement

Date Posted By

11/9/2026

Date Posting Closes

11/23/2026

Time Posting Closes: 5:00 p.m.

Category

Operations

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

High School or GED

Salary Payband/Range

H6 $69,540 - $86,925

Job Description

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 water distribution system, waste water/storm water collection systems, sewage pump stations, and storm water retention facilities. Operators must be competent persons as per Provincial regulations. Operators will, as required, be appointed OIC Operator-In-Charge to oversee worksite.

Job Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 diploma required (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 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 attained within probationary time period.

Ability to work in confined spaces including chambers and trenches, pump stations wet wells, maintenance holes with depths between three and sixty feet, the associated characteristics of the same and 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/waste water specialized industrial/heavy equipment and ability to operate gas detector, front end loader and become familiar with operating combination sewer cleaner truck and other equipment used in Department.

Flexibility/availability to work schedule and unscheduled overtime and/or respond to "after hours" problems as required.

Ability to work in unfavourable conditions such as extreme heat/cold, snow, rain, mud, raw sewage and to obtain results in 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.