Level II or III Certified Water & Wastewater Operator

POSITION SUMMARY:      

Reporting to the Water & Wastewater Coordinator, the Water & Wastewater Operator is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the County Water Facilities and Distribution Systems, as well as the County’s wastewater lagoons. A strong mechanical aptitude is required.  The Water & Wastewater Operator must be comfortable working with technology, including Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, plant SCADA software, and GPS / GIS systems. The Water & Wastewater Operator must ensure that all applicable municipal policies and bylaws, provincial legislation and federal legislation are adhered to. 

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:           

• Assist with the day-to-day operations and general maintenance in the County’s Class III Water Treatment Plant (WT) and Class II Distribution Systems.

• Assist with the day-to-day operations and general maintenance in the Class I Wastewater Treatment Lagoons and Class II Collection Systems. 

• Assist with preparing and filing all reports required by the Water & Wastewater Coordinator.

• Provide expertise, support and information to the Water & Wastewater Coordinator.

• Adhere to all County Health and Safety policies. 

• Ability to schedule and prioritize assigned tasks and complete same in a safe and timely manner and work with minimum supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: 

• Alberta Environment Level II (or higher) Certification for Water Treatment and Distribution and be willing to write to Level III Certification for Water Treatment, Level II Wastewater Collection and Level I Wastewater Lagoons.

• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License with positive driving record.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail required.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement, discretion, tact, and confidentiality always.

• A positive record of working effectively with appointed and elected officials and the general public.

• Familiar with Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, plant SCADA software and County GPS and GIS systems.

• Experience with Health and Safety committees and their policies.

• Willingness to take training as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: 

• Medium to heavy physical effort in relation to the season; occasional light-moderate lifting.

• Extensive use of computers and related equipment. 

• Use and operation of a vehicle.

• Substantial traveling on Provincial and County paved highways and rural gravel roads, often in adverse weather conditions.

• Occasional environmental exposure to weather conditions, rough terrain.

HEALTH & SAFETY:

• All personnel working at Northern Sunrise County are governed by the County’s Health and Safety Policy and are eligible to be a member of the Health and Safety Committee.

• Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with County Policies and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

• Ensure proper safety training and safe work practices for staff.

• Ensure proper ergonomic requirements are met and good ergonomic procedures are practiced.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required for the position.