Wastewater Collections Locator

cityofbelleville; Belleville; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Belleville is seeking a Water Wastewater Locator for the Wastewater Collections team. This temporary full-time role involves operating a Level 3 Wastewater Collection System and providing locates, leak detection, and rotating on-call duties from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, at 31 Wallbridge Crescent, Belleville, ON.

Candidates must have a two-year civil/construction engineering program, a valid Wastewater Collection Class 2 license, a DZ license, and CRC clearance.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a minimum two (2) year post-secondary program in Civil, Construction Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid Wastewater Collection Class 2 License, as per O. Reg. 129/04, MECP Certification.
• Valid Class DZ Driver’s license with safe driving record, to be held and maintained.
• Current Satisfactory Criminal Record Check ("CRC") prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.

Responsibilities

• Locate, mark and provide underground municipal infrastructure locates in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Read, interpret and apply information from various drawings, maps, plans and records.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic work environment.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to emergencies and operational issues on a 24/7 basis.
• Maintain availability to respond within 30 minutes while on-call.
• Verify GIS data accuracy and update infrastructure mapping records as required.

Education

Two-year post-secondary in Civil or Construction Engineering

Wastewater Collection Class 2 License

MECP Certification

Class DZ Driver’s license

Criminal Record Check

Tools

Locates software

Logbook software

GIS data tools

Job description

WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS LOCATOR

Position Type: Temporary Full Time

Number of Positions: One (1)

Department: Environmental Services Department

File Number: SV26-73

Location: 31 Wallbridge Crescent, Belleville, ON

Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Employee Group: Union - CUPE

Salary: rate of pay is in accordance with Certificate Level:

WWC Locator Level 2 $37.00 (under review)

WWC Locator Level 3 $40.86

WWC Locator Level 4 $42.02 (under review)

Closing Date: Friday, August 28, 2026at 4:30 PM

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Wastewater Collection and Supervisor, Linear Infrastructure, the position involves the operation of a Level 3 Wastewater Collection System and the provision of Locates, leak detection, and rotating on-call responsibilities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make decisions within the constraints of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) and government legislation recognizing that decisions may directly impact public health and safety.
• Locate, mark and provide underground municipal infrastructure locates in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Investigate and review records related to municipal infrastructure.
• Read, interpret and apply information from various drawings, maps, plans and records.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with contractors, property owners, and otherlocaterequestors.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of locates.
• Provide leak detection services and Sanitary I&I detection services.
• Participate in the maintenance of the storm/wastewater collection system including sewer cleaning by hydraulic and mechanical methods, sewer lateralrodding, maintenance hole inspections, wetwell cleaning, and storm pond maintenance.
• Repair the storm/wastewater collection system components including mains/force mains, laterals, andmaintenancehole structures.
• Operate and monitor pumping stations and associated equipment.
• Assistwith customer concern investigations, respond to operational concerns and collect samplesasrequired.
• Communicate operational information clearly and effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic work environment.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to emergencies and operational issues on a 24/7 basis, as required.
• Maintain availability to respond within 30 minutes while on-call.
• Participate in Health and Safety, and Quality Management System (QMS) audits and inspections.

• Verify GIS data accuracy and update infrastructure mapping records as required.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to prevent physical harm from electrical hazards while using rodding machine, generators, and pumps.
• Communicate professionally, and effectively with stakeholders and members of the general public, promoting a high standard of customer service.
• Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

The position will require:

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of a minimum two (2) year post-secondary program in Civil, Construction Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid Wastewater Collection Class 2 License, as per O. Reg. 129/04, MECP Certification.
• Valid Class DZ Driver’s license with safe driving record, to be held and maintained.
• Current Satisfactory Criminal Record Check ("CRC") prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.

ASSET EDUCATION:

• Certified Engineering Technologist diploma.

• MECP Water Distribution Subsystem Certification

Note: A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a Large Municipal Wastewater Collections System, as defined in O. Reg.129/04.
• Working knowledge of standard locating methods.

• Working knowledge of standard leak detection methods.
• Experience providing locates for municipal infrastructure.
• Proficiency with locates software and logbook software.
• Experience providing leak detection services.

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• General sampling experience for colour, turbidity, chlorine, and bacteriological.
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools.
• Operational troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of provincial Safe Drinking Water Act and associated Regulations.
• Large equipment operational experience i.e. Jet Rodder, backhoe, loader, etc.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure and construction practices.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act with emphasis on trenching, shoring, and confined space entry.
• Basic computer skills including email, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, time and attendance software etc.
• Excavating experience.

Note: A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).