Assistant Lead Operator – Water and Waster Water Treatment Plant

Posted on: Aug 28, 2024

Posted by: Town of Drumheller

Summary

The Town of Drumheller is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-centric, and ‘safety first’ individual for the position of Chief Operator.

Key Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Assistant Lead Operator is responsible for the daily maintenance, testing and operations of the Town’s Water and Waste Water Systems in accordance with Provincial and Federal legislation, codes, bylaws, policies and procedures. Provide direction to plant operators in absence of Lead Operator. Responsible administering procedures and programs as directed by the Lead Operator. Performs the duties of all subordinate classifications when not in this capacity.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
Completion of Alberta Environment Operator III certification in Water Treatment, and/ or Waste Water Treatment, coupled with level I in the remaining 3 disciplines – Water Distribution, Waste Water Collection, Water Treatment or Waste Water Treatment.
Preference given to those with post secondary certificate in water and/or waste water systems
Preference given to those with supervisory courses from the Canadian Public Works Association or equivalent courses
Preference given to those with supervisory experience
Five (5) years of combined experience as a Plant Operator
Physically fit with the ability to withstand normal working conditions.
Performs all duties with a minimum of supervision and works effectively with variable work loads
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Hands-on application and use of computer systems and applications
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Successful applicants must be able to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check as well as a Vulnerability Check

*Successful applicant will be required to respond within 30 minutes during on call rotation

Hours per Week: 40 hours per shift cycle. May include weekends, on call as required.

Pay Scale: $41.62 per hour as per CUPE local 135 Collective Agreement

Benefits include, but are not limited to: Extended Health, Vision and Dental plans, sick leave and long-term disability, $500/year health spending account, paid professional development and paid professional certification fees, extensive paid leave plans (vacation, personal leave), 13.5 statutory holidays per year and more!

Deadline for Applications: Friday, September 6^th, 2024 or until suitable candidate is hired

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter via the CAREERS section on our website.

The Town of Drumheller is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are authorized to work in Canada are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Job Type

Full time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

41.62

Closing Date

September 27, 2024

Posting ID: 27565

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