Water and Sewer Trouble

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Saskatoon is seeking a dedicated team member to inspect and correct a wide range of municipal water and sewer issues on an emergency or trouble basis. The role also covers preventative maintenance to reduce future incidents.

You will work under the Supervisor VI (Water and Sewer Trouble) and may conduct additional field reporting and repair tasks as needed. A strong safety record and ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Three years' experience related to water and sewer systems, including one year in maintenance/inspection.
• Level 2 Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Operator Certification.
• Level 3 Water Distribution and Wastewater Certification would be an asset.
• Must have valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Enter premises for correctional work, locate sewer clean-outs and clean services to restore service.
• Respond to customer inquiries on water pressure and quantity.
• Operate and troubleshoot water valves to depressurize/pressurize mains and services.
• Inspect and maintain the water distribution system and respond to contamination events.
• Diagnose problems across distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm water systems and perform repairs.
• Install, remove and maintain temporary water services.
• Direct and support staff during emergencies and trouble situations.

Skills

Water distribution systems

Sewer collection

Troubleshooting

Valves & hydrants

Reading drawings

Customer service

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Secondary school diploma

Level 2 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification

Level 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification

Level 3 Water Distribution/Wastewater Certification (asset)

Driver's license

Job description

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Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Labour Group: CUPE 859

Posting: 5757

This position is a CUPE 859 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Supervisor VI (Water and Sewer Trouble), this position involves the independent inspection and correction of a wide variety of municipal problems on an emergency or trouble basis and, when time permits, carrying out maintenance activities to reduce the emergency or trouble situations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Enters premises on behalf of the City and performs any necessary correctional work, including locating sewer clean-outs, thorough cleaning of sewer services to free blockages and restore service, and follow-up with a visual inspection to ensure quality of cleaning and structural integrity of the pipe.


• Responds to customer service enquiries regarding water pressure,and quantity.


• Locates and operates water valves to depressurize/pressurize water mains and water services as required.


• Operates and troubleshoots all water system components to de-energize, re-energize, inspect and maintain the water distribution system.


• Responds to, and resolves, water contamination events, including water main chlorination and de-chlorination procedures.


• Locates and diagnoses problems on the water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection and storm water collection systems, making necessary repairs where possible, on trouble or maintenance basis.


• Installs, removes and maintains various temporary water services.


• On a emergency or trouble basis provides direction and supports staff assigned to assist in the inspection and correction of a wide variety of municipal problems.


• Erects barricades, directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic and takes charge of serious trouble situations as required.


• Notifies senior Departmental staff/other civic departments as required regarding escalating water and sewer issues.


• Maintains comprehensive records of all field activities and prepares reports as required.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate


• Three years' experience related to water and sewer systems
  Including
  One year experience in water and sewer maintenance, repair, operations and/or inspection.


• Possession of Level 2 Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Operator Certification from the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board.


• Possession of Level 3 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Operator Certification from the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board would be an asset.


• Must comply with all safety related requirements.


• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.


• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
  

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, equipment, tools, materials and terminology used in operating, inspecting and maintaining water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection, and storm water collection systems.


• Ability to troubleshoot various water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection, storm water collection systems, problems and customer concerns, operate all valves, hydrants and other water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection, and storm water collection system appurtenances


• Knowledge of water, sewer, electrical, gas, telephone and cable television subsurface installations.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.


• Demonstrated ability to regularly and consistently attend work to ensure effective operations and service delivery.


• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to follow all applicable procedures and policies.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors and civic employees.


• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties in varying weather conditions and extremes of temperature.


• Skill in the use and care of computer hardware and related software.

Requires Security Check

Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) upon offer of employment.

Additional Requirements

Shift and weekend work may be required. Standby will be required.

Weekly Hours:40

Salary Range:$32.03to$34.52CADper hour (2026rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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