Water & Wastewater Operator (Collection and Distribution), AUPE

Posted on: Sep 25, 2025

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

The Water and Wastewater Operator is responsible for the skilled operation, maintenance, and repair of Strathcona County’s water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater systems. This role includes monitoring and troubleshooting system performance, conducting sampling and testing, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and responding to operational issues and emergencies.

This position is key to ensuring safe and reliable utility services for the community while meeting health, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Operator shall be involved in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the water distribution, wastewater and storm collection and treatment facilities
Operators work under the direction of the Lead hand, Foremen, or Supervisor but may be expected to work on their own without direct supervision
Operator will be expected to work on call or stand by shift for after regular hour call out for emergencies as directed throughout the year in order to provide quality of service
Steps 1 and 2 are beginning level of skilled work, Steps 3 and 4 are the intermediate level, Steps 5 and 6 are for the senior level of skilled worker within the Water and Wastewater Operations
Operators are expected to transfer knowledge between themselves to ensure continuity in job rotation tasks
Participate in construction completion certificate and /or final acceptance certificate inspections as assets transfer from developers and /or contractors to the County
Operate, maintain, monitor and report on water distribution, wastewater collection & treatment facilities in accordance with Alberta Environment Codes and Regulations
Member of a Confined Space Team undertaking preventative maintenance activities to underground infrastructure
Monitor water quality parameters within water distribution systems, including the collection of water, wastewater / storm sewer samples for analysis through an independent lab in accordance with Alberta Environment’s code of practice
Flush, clean and maintain water, wastewater and storm mains and facilities, including hydrants and valves associated with such systems
Install, calibrate/repair, read and record water meters as required
Maintain yards, facilities and properties associated with County water and wastewater facilities
Monitor and operate wastewater stabilization ponds and sewage within the prescribed guidelines and standards of the County and Alberta Environment
Install, calibrate, download data from flow monitoring equipment
Install, calibrate, and collect wastewater samples from commercial / industrial customers for over-strength wastewater analysis
Operate and maintain equipment associated with the protection of H2S Corrosion protection
Inspect and maintain storm and sanitary sewer catch basins, manholes, mains, service laterals and recycle water infrastructures
Monitor and maintain storm detention ponds, inlets and outlets
Operate the flusher vacuum truck on an emergent basis
Maintain the highest levels of safety and environmental consideration to perform all tasks
To discontinue and re-in state utilities services in a respectful and professional manner in the event of non-payment as directed by customer billing
Respond to emergency infrastructure failures to minimize damage and ensure public safety, Example: Water Main Breaks, Sewer Break, Main line Blockages, etc.
Understand requirements and use SCBA and/or SABA
May assist in all aspects of water and wastewater sampling protocols
Weekend & evening work stand by and on-call response on a rotational basis
Develop, review and maintain applicable standard operating procedures and hazard assessments
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair PRV stations
Provide contract work to external agencies and other municipal organizations
Conduct locates as required

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Step 1 – At least one AEP Certification in Water Distribution I or Wastewater Collection I or Wastewater Treatment I
Step 2 – Minimum of 1,000 hours at Step 1; and AEP Certification in Water Distribution Level I, Wastewater Collection Level I, and Wastewater Treatment I; and recommendation of the appropriate supervisor
Step 3 – Minimum of 1864 hours at Step 2; and AEP Certification in Water Distribution II or Wastewater Collection II, and Wastewater Treatment I; and recommendation of the appropriate supervisor
Step 4 –Minimum of 1864 hours at Step 3, and AEP Certification in Water Distribution II, Wastewater Collection II, and Wastewater Treatment I; and recommendation of the appropriate supervisor
Step 5 – Minimum of 1864 hours at Step 4, and AEP Certification in Water Distribution III, Wastewater Collection III, and Wastewater Treatment I; and recommendation of the appropriate supervisor
Step 6 – Minimum of 1864 hours at Step 5, and AEP Certification in Water Distribution III, Wastewater Collection III, and Wastewater Treatment I; and recommendation of the appropriate supervisor
Preference may be given candidates who have completed NAIT’s Water and Wastewater Technician program or a equivalent program with completion of 90 CEUs
Maintain good public relations during contacts with system customers and members of the general public while performing the assigned duties
Knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety requirements, especially confined space entry
Ability to work effectively as part of a water and wastewater infrastructure maintenance team
A strong general knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water distribution, storm and wastewater collection and treatment facilities

Conditions of Employment:

Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$32.28 - $43.62 as per AUPE Collective Agreement

Closing Date

October 12, 2025

Posting ID: 34209

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