water and wastewater technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
• Analyze test results and instrument readings
• Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
• Collect waste and sewage samples
• Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
• Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
• Maintain chemical feed stocks
• Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
• Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
• Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
• Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals
• Administer first-aid and other assistance
• Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Water wastewater operator Certification
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Water Distribution Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
• Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer