Wastewater & Stormwater Field Technician Apprentice

Halifax Water; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Water is seeking a dedicated Wastewater and Stormwater Services operator to perform scheduled and emergency cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sanitary and stormwater infrastructure. You will operate vehicles and equipment safely in all weather, respond to emergencies, and document daily activities.

Required are Grade 12, Class 2 Wastewater Certification, and five years of related experience, with a valid NS driver’s license (Class 3 w/ air brake).

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Must have valid Class 2 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification.
• Five years experience operating sanitary and stormwater infrastructure.
• Valid NS Driver's License with good driving record; Class 3 with air brake and tag endorsement.
• Level 1 requires Class 1 Certification and related experience; willing to obtain Class 3 in one year.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of cleaning, maintenance, repair equipment, tools and vehicles.
• Cleans, repairs, and maintains sewers, chambers, catch basins, and forcemains.
• Repairs manhole and catchbasin covers and responds to sewer issues.
• Inspects wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
• Loads/unloads equipment and materials; reports daily activities.
• Willing to work overtime for emergency call-outs; adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Equipment operation

Maintenance skills

Safety training

Emergency response

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Class 2 Wastewater Certification

Tools

Traffic Control Certification

Signage Certification

WHMIS

Emergency First Aid

CPR

Confined Space Entry

Job description

Halifax Water is seeking a dedicated Wastewater and Stormwater Services operator to perform scheduled and emergency cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sanitary and stormwater infrastructure. You will operate vehicles and equipment safely in all weather, respond to emergencies, and document daily activities.

Required are Grade 12, Class 2 Wastewater Certification, and five years of related experience, with a valid NS driver’s license (Class 3 w/ air brake).