REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & REGISTRATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKILLS

WATER/SEWER PLANT OPERATOR I

• Completion of high school education or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a water and wastewater utility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class I BC Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate
• Valid Class I BC Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License
• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities;

• Ability to operate some of the listed tools and equipment;
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public;
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions

WATER/SEWER PLANT OPERATOR II

In addition to Water/Sewer Plant Operator I

• Four years’ experience as a Water/Sewer Operator I, or equivalent

• • Valid Class II BC Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate
  • Valid Class I BC Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate
  • Valid British Columbia Cross Connection Control Certificate

                                   OR

• • Valid Class II BC Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate        
  • Valid Class I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate

• Responsible for accurately preparing and implementing statistical reports, daily, monthly and annual reports as requested or required.

WATER/SEWER PLANT OPERATOR III:

In addition to Water/Sewer Plant Operator II

• Seven (7) years of experience in a water and wastewater utility or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class III BC Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate
• Valid Class II BC Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate
• Valid British Columbia Cross Connection Control Certificate
• Management Skills for Supervisors Certificate or equivalent course
• Responsible for monitoring and assisting with budget preparation for assigned cost centers in the annual operating budget.
• Assists with scheduling, training and performance feedback.
• Responsible for the preparation and implementation of statistical reports, logbooks, safety crew talks and inspection forms and prepares reports as required.
• Responsible for responding to general inquiries and complaints from the public.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to handle a complex & varied work load
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in the interpretation and application of related policies and procedures
• Computer operation skills; knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office
• Competency in the areas of supervision, training, and assisting staff with their daily routines and the ability to work as a team player within the department and organization

GENERAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, computer and a variety of lab equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 kg. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 kg.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT         

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside weather conditions.  The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

GENERAL

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, criminal record check, and other job-related tests may be required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related and/or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change

This is a position in the BC General Employee’s Union