Utility Operator

Alberta Municipalities | Strength in Members; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality in Alberta is seeking a Utility Operator to manage and maintain water and wastewater systems. The role involves operational duties, compliance reporting, and emergency response. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 Diploma, relevant certifications, and strong problem-solving skills. Join a dedicated team in a dynamic outdoor environment, ensuring the highest standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma required, post-secondary education preferred.
• Must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Level I Certification in Water & Wastewater preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment plants and distribution systems.
• Conduct maintenance and reporting as required by regulatory authorities.
• Respond to emergency calls and coordinate repairs.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Mathematics

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Post-secondary education in water and wastewater treatment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scada System

Job description

UTILITY OPERATOR

MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF GREENVIEW

DEPARTMENT: Infrastructure & Engineering, Environmental Services

LOCATION: Grande Cache, Alberta

STATUS: Accepting applications until a suitable candidate is found

Located in Northwest Alberta, the Municipal District of Greenview is a vast and diverse area rich in oil and gas, fertile farmland, tourist destinations, and mixed wood forests. As the third-largest rural municipality in Alberta, Greenview boasts diversity in economic activities and an extraordinary landscape. Greenview’s economy is strengthened by its diversity, a talented workforce, and an entrepreneurial spirit that is second to none. Our residents experience adventure right in their backyards with lakes, rivers, Rocky Mountain peaks, and vast prairie offering a year-round outdoor playground for all ages.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Utilities Supervisor and ultimately reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, the role of the Utility Operator is to plan, organize, operate, and maintain the water treatment plants, water distribution systems, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment systems of the Municipal District.

Major

• Conduct maintenance and operations of the water & wastewater facilities including daily sampling, testing, flow controls, chemical dosage, bacteriological sampling and accurate recording as per water plant code of practice or approvals
• Conduct maintenance and reporting as required by regulatory authorities.
• On-call required on rotational basis
• Respond to emergency calls and coordinate emergency repairs with qualified contractors.
• Conduct accurate reporting and annual sampling or as required for water and wastewater environmental compliance as per license requirements
• Read and record meter readings for water systems and wastewater systems.
• Submit coin operated water point revenues on a bi-monthly basis as per established protocol.
• Water well monitoring, maintenance, and reporting
• Turn on and off customer services as directed
• Conduct inspections of service connections and complete reporting as required.
• Perform and record first call responses for Greenview utilities
• Utilize Scada System for monitoring water & wastewater systems and alarm response
• Demonstrate ability to read and understand construction and record drawings
• Compile daily, weekly, monthly annual reports and maintain SOP, ERP and DWSP.
• Grade 12 Diploma
• Post-secondary education or training in water and wastewater treatment preferred
• Preferred that the applicant holds Level I Certification in Water & Wastewater all disciplines; however, previous experience or small systems training will be considered, without certification
• Must possess and maintain a minimum of Class 5 Driver’s License unrestricted
• Safety tickets are an asset and/or will be required within timely manner, if not current.
• Extensive travel may be required
• Other duties as required by the Supervisor or Manager of Environmental Services.
• Must be able to perform duties to a high degree of quality, accuracy, timeliness, and precision
• Effective communication skills and an ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work accurately with mathematics daily, including percentages, calculating dosages and dilutions
• Above average critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to represent the Municipal District professionally at all times with co-workers, management, council members, and the public
• Ability to use common power and hand tools as required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to employment
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Moderate amounts of physical effort including bending, lifting, and walking
• Extensive periods of sitting and standing
• Safe operation and use of vehicles. Driver’s abstract required annually
• Daily work in an outdoor environment with extreme temperature conditions including heat, cold, dry, moisture, dirt, and dust
• Regular exposure to wildlife, bees, mosquitos, and other insects
• Regular exposure to Confined Spaces and other potentially hazardous environments.
• Regular exposure to working in elevated areas
• Subject to potential cuts, scrapes, falls, burns, and blows
• Subject to working around hazards that are consistent with working on or alongside highways.
• Normal workday consists of 7.5 at various shifts throughout the 24-hour day
• Occasional paid overtime may be required
• On-call as assigned
  
  

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Post-secondary education or training in water and wastewater treatment preferred
• Preferred that the applicant holds Level I Certification in Water & Wastewater all disciplines; however,
  
  

previous experience or small systems training will be considered, without certification

• Must possess and maintain a minimum of Class 5 Driver’s License unrestricted
• Safety tickets are an asset and/or will be required within timely manner, if not current.
• Extensive travel may be required
• Other duties as required by the Supervisor or Manager of Environmental Services.
  
  

Skills Required

• Must be able to perform duties to a high degree of quality, accuracy, timeliness, and precision
• Effective communication skills and an ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work accurately with mathematics daily, including percentages, calculating dosages and
  
  

dilutions

• Above average critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to represent the Municipal District professionally at all times with co-workers, management,
  
  

council members, and the public

• Ability to use common power and hand tools as required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to employment
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Environment

• Moderate amounts of physical effort including bending, lifting, and walking
• Extensive periods of sitting and standing
• Safe operation and use of vehicles. Driver’s abstract required annually
• Daily work in an outdoor environment with extreme temperature conditions including heat, cold, dry,
  
  

moisture, dirt, and dust

• Regular exposure to wildlife, bees, mosquitos, and other insects
• Regular exposure to Confined Spaces and other potentially hazardous environments.
• Regular exposure to working in elevated areas
• Subject to potential cuts, scrapes, falls, burns, and blows
• Subject to working around hazards that are consistent with working on or alongside highways.
• Normal workday consists of 7.5 at various shifts throughout the 24-hour day
• Occasional paid overtime may be required
• On-call as assigned
  
  

Health & Safety

• All employees of the Municipal District are governed by and must be compliant with the Municipal District Occupational Health and Safety Policy.
• Correct Personal Protective Equipment required at all times as per safe job procedures, including respirators and SCBA as required
• Must adhere to and enforce all relevant safe job procedures
• Ensure all operations are performed in a safe manner and in accordance with Municipal District Policies and the law as set forth by Occupational Health & Safety Rules and Regulations
  
  

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.