Sewer Maintenance Worker Full-time Job
Feb 28th, 2024 at 11:27 Maintenance & Repair Ottawa 160 views Reference: 5038Job Details
JOB SUMMARY
The Wastewater Collection Branch is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Collection infrastructure and systems including communal wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater system, and oversees the Sewer Use Program.
You are responsible for performing or assisting with inspections, maintenance and general repairs of the City’s sanitary, combined and storm sewer system structures (e.g. access/maintenance chambers, catch basins, inlet/outlet grills, regulators, manhole covers) that don’t require excavation.
Work activities are divided into the following groups and staff rotate through them on a regular basis: in-sewer inspection, in-house repairs, surveys, routine cleaning, special cleaning, service truck and inspection of contractor construction/major repairs.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 12
Minimum of 15 months of experience in sewer maintenance or a similar construction or maintenance field
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Understanding of sanitary, combined and storm sewer systems and related structures Unit instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, manuals and processes
- Applicable City, ESD and Branch policies, standards, guidelines and processes
- Construction standards and methods for the installation and repair of collection systems components
- Preventive maintenance activities for the sanitary, combined and storm sewer system
- Sewer Use By-law
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Safely operate the various equipment and hydraulic/power/hand tools required for the job
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Writing skills to complete required work documentation
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to use a personal and/or handheld computer and software such as MS Outlook, MS Word, ArcGIS, geoOttawa
- Read and understand drawings or sketches
- Punctual and dependable
- Good attendance record
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
- Willing to work on-call and overtime, as required
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Driver’s License Requirement:
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
