Wastewater Collections Operator

City of Belleville; Belleville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the heart of a vibrant community! As a Wastewater Collections Operator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the city's wastewater system. This position offers a blend of hands-on operational duties and strategic responsibilities, ensuring the effective management of wastewater services. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to live in a picturesque city known for its outdoor activities and community spirit. If you are passionate about environmental services and looking for a fulfilling career, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employer-paid extended health benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum two-year post-secondary program in relevant fields.
• Valid OIT in Wastewater Subsystem MECP Certification required.
• Class DZ Driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Control flow and pressure of wastewater in a facility.
• Maintain logs related to treatment and collection activities.
• Participate in maintenance of the wastewater collection system.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Operational Experience

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary program in Civil Engineering

Valid OIT in Wastewater Subsystem MECP Certification

Class DZ Driver’s license

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Jet Rodder

Backhoe

Loader

Job description

WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS OPERATOR

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individuals to join our Environmental Services Department as a Temporary Full Time Wastewater Collections Operator.Position Type: Temporary Full Time (leave backfill)
Vacancy Type: Existing
Number of Positions: One (1)
Department: Environmental Services Department
File Number: SV25-60
Location: 31 Wallbridge Crescent, Belleville, ON
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM plus rotating on call as applicable.
Employee Group: Union - CUPE
Salary: $28.83 - $39.46 per hour (based on certification level, see below) plus shift premium as applicable.
OIT – $28.83
Level 1 – $32.14
Level 2 – $35.92
Level 3 – $37.88
Level 4 – $39.46
Closing Date: Friday, May 16, 2025at 4:30 PM
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Wastewater Collection, the position involves the operation of a Level III Wastewater Collection System including rotating on-call responsibilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control flow or pressure of wastewater in a wastewater facility
• Monitor gauges, meters and control valves related to disinfection, treatment or collection of wastewaters
• Start and stop pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow
• Open and close valves and gates, whether done manually or by remote control
• Maintain logs (e.g. Shift logs) or other forms of record-keeping related to treatment and collection activities in the facility, make entries into such logs/records including meter and gauge readings maintained in a proper and legible manner.
• Operating wastewater lift station
• Participate in the maintenance of the wastewater collection system including Sewer cleaning by hydraulic and mechanical methods, sewer lateral roddings, maintenance hole inspections, wet well cleaning.
• Repair the wastewater collection system components including mains/force mains, laterals, maintenance hole structures.
• Participate in the maintenance of the storm water collection system including the cleaning of storm water mains and catch basins by hydraulic and mechanical means.
• Repair the storm water collection components including mains , laterals, catch basin structures,
• Install new lateral, catch basins
• Conduct sampling and participate in investigative activities, when required.
• Handle customer complaints as per applicable SOP’s.
• Work in confined spaces and from heights.
• Assume OIC responsibilities, if required, when suitably experienced.
• Clearly and effectively communicate operational information with supervisors and coworkers.
• Clean and maintain work environment in a hygienic state.
• Perform on-call duties (24/7) as part of a weekly rotation.
• Be available within 30 minutes response time when on-call.
• Participate in health and safety audits and inspections

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

EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/SKILLS:

Essential (minimum) Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a minimum two (2) year post-secondary program in Civil Engineering, Environmental, Electrical or Mechanical field or other suitable equivalent that would enable operator certification up to the level of the facility (in accordance with 0. Reg. 129/04 as amended from time to time).
• Valid OIT in Wastewater Subsystem MECP Certification as per OREG 129/04, with the ability to obtain licensing to the level of the Facility (Level III or greater).
• Valid Class DZ Driver’s license with safe driving record, to be held and maintained.

Asset (preferred) Qualifications:

• Level IV Wastewater MECP Certification.
• Working knowledge of provincial Acts and associated Regulations.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure and construction practices.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act with emphasis on trenching, shoring, and confined space entry.
• Current First Aid, CPR and WHMIS training.
• Basic computer skills including email, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excavating experience.
• Ability to complete tasks involving heavy pushing, pulling, and lifting on a regular basis; work in an uncontrolled environment/conditions; work in a construction environment (i.e., traffic, uneven ground), ability recognize hazards and be able to assist in mitigating and controlling hazards.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Essential (minimum) Qualifications:

• Operational experience in a Large Municipal Residential System or Industrial, mechanical, or electrical maintenance exposure.
• Demonstrated exceptional mechanical aptitude.
• Hand and power tool use.

Asset (preferred) Qualifications:

• General sampling experience.
• Operational troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Large equipment operational experience ie. Jet Rodder, backhoe, loader, etc.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits
• OMERS Pension Plan
• Live, work, and play in the beautiful City of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer

HOW TO APPLY:
www.belleville.ca/careers

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

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.

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