The Municipality of Tantramar's Engineering and Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a full time, permanent position under CUPE Local 1188 for a Utility Worker Level 2.

PURPOSE: Responsible for the year-round provision of public services as it pertains to the water and wastewater systems that include manholes, pipes, fire hydrants, reservoirs, and sewage treatment facilities.

DUTIES: Under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works:

• Operation and maintenance of the water distribution system and wastewater collection.
• Performs water quality testing and sewer testing as per the approval to operate.
• Collects chlorine residuals at various sites on a weekly basis.
• Performs repairs to sewer and watermain breaks by entering excavations, locating the main and undertaking the necessary repair.
• Performs locates for water and sewer infrastructure.
• Performs water and sewer service installations.
• Performs maintenance and repair on fire hydrants including pumping and snow removal.
• Regularly operate all water distribution valves and inspects sewer manholes to ensure proper operation of utility system.
• Participates in the development of Preventative Maintenance Standards and undertakes record keeping as required.
• Regularly inspects sewage pumping stations including pumps, motors, valves and standby power to ensure that they are functioning properly.
• Maintains sewage pumping stations in a good clean condition including any painting required.
• Undertakes water meter maintenance and repair.
• Undertakes activities related to the general cleanliness of the water towers.
• Responds to emergency situations after normal working hours.
• Operating the backhoe for snow removal around fire hydrants.
• Undertaking watermain flushing activities on a required basis.
• Assist in snow removal activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• High School education or equivalent is required.
• Utility Worker Level 2 certification (Wastewater Collection Class 2 and Water Distribution System Class 2 Operator).
• Wastewater Treatment Class 1
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must have a minimum of five years of relevant experience with municipal water and sewer systems.
• Capable of working in confined spaces under normal and emergency conditions involving trenches, manholes, etc.
• Capable of working with potentially hazardous gases such as chlorine, methane, and other sewer gases.
• Must have mechanical ability to repair and maintain water and sewer infrastructure.
• Must be capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and the public.
• Ability to understand and apply written and oral instructions.