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§ 8+ years’ experience working in water quality / water treatment operation
§ Recently (2024) obtained Ontario Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator certification/License.
§ Detail oriented with effective problem-solving skills
§ Work well under pressure in demanding environments
§ Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
§ Able to use Microsoft application MS-Word, Excel & Outlook
§ Languages spoken: English, Tigrigna, Amharic and Portuguese
Responsibilities:
- Upon fulfilling licensing requirements, assumes the duties and responsibilities of an Operator in Charge (OIC) as defined by O. Reg. 129/04
- Takes all steps reasonably necessary to operate the wastewater collection system in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with operating manuals and procedures.
- Ensure that the Wastewater Collection System is monitored, operated, maintained, tested and adjusted to maintain compliance.
- Ensure that all equipment used to operate and maintain the Wastewater Collection System is properly monitored, inspected and evaluated and that records of equipment operating status are prepared and available at the end of every operating shift.
- Oversees and documents sanitary sewer bypass start-up, major changes, and shutdown
- Responds to wastewater related calls such as blockages, odour complaints, SSO’s and lift station failures; troubleshoots, determines and takes proper action to resolve problem.
- Participates in all aspects and functions of the maintenance, operation, rehabilitation and repair of the wastewater collection system; including mains, laterals, siphons, force mains, lift stations, and maintenance holes.
- Coordinates maintenance activities with internal and external service providers to minimize impact on system and facility operation.
- Provide wastewater system inspection of completed capital and development projects.
- Ensure preventative maintenance on all equipment is performed daily or as required by the manufacturer and inform of any defects.
- Perform confined space entries to inspect, maintain or repair the wastewater collection system and sewage pumping stations.
- Comply with all Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures and requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Performs work in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Three years Engineering Diploma and Operator in Training (OIT) certification/license with the ability to obtain the Class I Water Distribution (WD) Certificate.
* Valid and unrestricted class "G" license.
* Knowledge of water distribution operations and legislative requirements as they pertain to the operation of a Drinking Water system.
* Knowledge of WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
* Able to perform physical requirements of position (e.g. lift objects of 25 kg, work in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions) including after-hours works.
* Skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
* Ability to use small tools and equipment.
* A team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both individually and as part of a crew.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with the public.
* Ability to document accurate paper and electronic records.
* Excellent documentation skills (electronic and written)