Wastewater Treatment Operator

• Assist in the operation, on a three shift rotating and/or single shift basis, of the controls of the LRWRP and/or LRPCP Plants or portion thereof;
• Carryout the preventative maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping of all allied equipment and facilities;
• Carry out the following as directed by and to assist the Plant Chief Wastewater Treatment Operator.
• Regularly inspect and monitor plant processes and equipment and make adjustments as necessary;
• Record, log and/or otherwise input plant data into the plant record-keeping system;
• Exercise equipment, rotate equipment operation, monitor and ensure correct operation of all plant equipment;
• Receive, log and report complaints from the general public; perform a variety of tests and analyses required to properly monitor and maintain the sewage treatment processes;
• Start, stop, adjust, control and otherwise operate plant equipment and processes, locally at the equipment, via relays switches, or through an Operator Interface Terminal, as appropriate;
• Assist other Environmental Services Divisions as necessary; observe safety regulations at all times and maintain amiable relations with the public and fellow staff.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation's Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, plus two (2) years of post secondary education from a Community College as outlined in Note #1 below, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must hold a valid Class II, III or IV Wastewater Treatment License in accordance with Regulation 129/04 under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
• As a condition of employment, must pass Ministry of Environment Certificate examinations, to progress to a Class IV Certification in Wastewater Treatment as per the C.U.P.E. Local 82 Collective Agreement, Pollution Control Branch, Certification Procedure, which states as follows:
• Wastewater Treatment Operators must progress in Certification level to a Class IV by obtaining the necessary experience and passing the Certification examinations as follows:
• A Class III exam must be written prior to completion of one (1) year at a Class II rate, subject to exam availability (See Note # 2 below);
• A Class IV exam must be written prior to completion of one (1) year at a Class III rate, subject to exam availability (See Note # 2 below);
• Must pass the mechanical comprehension test designated by the Corporation in order to be the successful candidate;
• Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class 'G' Driver's License in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle, and provide a driver's abstract as a condition of employment;
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with work;

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light to heavy level of work.

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.