Water Operator (MECP), Water Distribution Operations

What you will do: Reporting to Supervisor, Water Operations and Maintenance in the City Utilities Division, your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Participate in a wide range of administrative, maintenance, construction and operational activities in the water section of the City Utilities Division and assist in other sections as required. Coordinate, oversee and/or perform:

• The installation, repair and replacement of water mains, fire hydrants, valves, water services and water sampling.
• Preventative maintenance programs such as hydrants inspections, pressure tests and chamber inspections.
• Isolation and return to service of sections and parts of the Water Distribution System.
• Leak detections and reduced pressure investigation.
• Customer service support and troubleshooting in the field (i.e. water discoloration or odors).
• Responding to concerns around discolored water and odors.
• Water sampling (chlorine, bacteriological, etc.) and assist with adverse response to water situations.
• Hydrant flushing for enhanced water quality.
• Log and diary daily, documenting activities for tracking purposes.
• Response to emergency situations (e.g. water main breaks, service leaks, etc.).
• Disinfection of Water Distribution System appurtenances as per the MECP Watermain Disinfection Procedure.
• Daily circle checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Safe and efficient operation, care and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles.

Maintain water system data to ensure management systems are current and accurate. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) guidelines, and maintain required documentation and record keeping. Maintain a safe work environment by taking necessary precautions and applying safety procedures in accordance with health and safety legislation and City of Waterloo policies and procedures. Communicate and co-operate effectively with others, respecting the values of the Corporation, both internally and externally. Participate in the on-duty rotation (after-hours) for Operator in Charge (OIC) responsibilities in accordance with applicable certifications. Provide functional and operational training as required. May be required to act as Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) in accordable with applicable certifications and demonstrated experience and judgment, at the discretion of management. Participate in team development and implementation of operational/maintenance programs to meet divisional objectives and the needs of our customers and infrastructure. Participate in cross training in other areas of City Utilities and on various teams and initiatives as required. May be required to assist with water meter installations, troubleshooting and repairs. Other Duties as assigned. Shift Information: Normal hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Overtime and shift work may be required for operational reasons. Participation in a 24/7 on-duty rotation will be required subject to certification requirements.