Treatment Plant Operator I (full-time)

OPEN DATE:        Wednesday, February 12, 2025

CLOSING DATE:   4 pm Monday, February 24, 2025

DEPARTMENT:     Infrastructure Services

DIVISION:            Operational Services

SECTION:             Sanitary Sewer 

REPORTS TO:      Treatment Plant Operator III

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JOB SUMMARY:

Assists with the daily operation and maintenance of the City’s sewage treatment facilities and related infrastructure

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans screens, tanks and other equipment as necessary
• Maintains associated records and supplies
• Performs basic building, equipment and facilities maintenance including cleaning and sweeping
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of electric motors and pumps
• Attends division safety talks, crew talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
• Operates City vehicles (Class 5)
• Operates equipment such as high pressure washer, forklift, and small hand and power tools
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License
• E.O.C.P. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level 1 Certificate, and/or Wastewater Collection Level 1
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Forklift Training
• Basic knowledge of SCADA operation
• Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of experience as required for E.O.C.P. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level 1 Certificate
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2023 pay rate of $29.33 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below. NOTE:  CUPE members must use their correct seniority date. After completing the questions, click Next.
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.