Water and Wastewater Operator

Town of LaSalle, Ontario; Lasalle; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of LaSalle, Ontario, invites applications for a Water and Wastewater Operator. This role maintains and repairs water distribution, wastewater and storm sewer networks, and operates related heavy equipment.

The incumbent will complete work orders, monitor systems, and maintain logs while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Minimum five years of related experience, Ontario Grade 12, and the ability to obtain necessary Water Distribution and Wastewater licenses within 90 days are

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ontario Grade 12 Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain Operator in Training Water Distribution Certificate within 90 days and work toward a full Water Distribution Certificate.
• Must be able to obtain Operator in Training Wastewater Collection License within 90 days and work toward a full Wastewater Collection License.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must hold and maintain a valid Class AZ driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Locate and map water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm sewer systems including services.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install water distribution system, service lines, and water meters.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install wastewater mains and service lines.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install storm sewer mainlines, laterals, and connections.
• Commissioning of new water mains.
• Operate heavy equipment and hand tools.
• Maintain log book.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Ontario Grade 12 Graduation Diploma

Operator in Training Water Distribution Certificate (within 90 days)

Operator in Training Wastewater Collection License (within 90 days)

Water Distribution License (valid)

Wastewater Collection License (valid)

Job description

• Locating of the water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and storm sewer collection system including services.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install water distribution system, service lines, and water meters.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install wastewater mains and service lines.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install storm sewer mainlines, laterals, and/or connections.
• Commissioning of new water mains.
• Operation of heavy equipment and hand tools.
• All other duties as assigned.

Brief Description

Job Title

Water and Wastewater Operator

Union

CUPE Local 701

Department

Public Works

Reports To

Supervisor of Water and Wastewater

Requirements

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Completion of assigned work orders.
• Locating of the water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and storm sewer collection system including services.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install water distribution system, service lines, and water meters.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install wastewater mains and service lines.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install storm sewer mainlines, laterals, and/or connections.
• Commissioning of new water mains.
• Operation of heavy equipment and hand tools.
• Maintain log book.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ontario Grade 12 Graduation Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess the ability to obtain an Operator in Training Water Distribution Certificate within the first 90 days in the classification, and then work towards obtaining and maintaining a valid Water Distribution Certificate as regulated by the Ministry of the Environment, currently Class 1 - preference shall be provided to individuals already possessing the requisite licensing
• Must possess the ability to obtain an Operator in Training Wastewater Collection License within the first 90 days in the classification, and then work towards obtaining and maintaining a valid Wastewater Collection License as regulated by the Ministry of the Environment, currently Class 2 - preference shall be provided to individuals already possessing the requisite licensing
• Minimum of five (5) years previous related experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Hold and maintain a valid Class "AZ" driver's license

Qualifications Considered Assets

• Previous experience reading blueprints
• Valid Wastewater Collection License
• Valid Water Distribution License

Working Conditions

• Duties shall be performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and also within resident dwellings
• Manual dexterity to operate heavy equipment, use hand tools, water testing equipment, tapping machine, desktop computer, peripherals, etc.
• Safety equipment as required (i.e., safety shoes, glasses/goggles, gloves, hearing protection, etc.)
• Travel within the Town
• Operation of various motor vehicles

Hours of Work

• Primary hours of work are Monday to Friday (40 hours), day shift, with overtimes as required

Physical Requirements

• Physical work environment requiring extended periods of walking, standing, crouching, bending, kneeling, climbing, and sitting

Leadership Responsibilities

• None

Summary

We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection. We are dedicated to equal opportunity. Accommodation is available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The recruitment process does not utilize artificial intelligence for applicant screening or selection. This posting is for an existing vacancy.