New Job Public Works Operator/Labourer2 Position - Term Position May Turn Full Time In Nova Scotia

Job Description

Position Title: Operator / Labourer 2

Purpose: To perform duties related to the operation and maintenance of the Town’s Utility systems. Training may be required prior to undertaking some tasks listed.

Duties:

• To undertake repair, maintenance and operation activities related to the Town’s water distribution system, wastewater collection and treatment systems.
• Performs operation and maintenance work as required including changing chlorine cylinders and maintenance of pumps, motors, and valves.
• Performs water quality tests
• Performs repairs to sewer and watermain breaks by entering excavations, locating the main and undertaking the necessary repairs
• Performs locates for water and sewer infrastructure
• Performs water and sewer service installations including undertaking the service lateral connection tapping as required
• Performs maintenance and repair on fire hydrants including pumping and snow removal
• Regularly operates all water distribution valves and inspects sewer manholes to ensure proper operation of utility system
• Participates in the development of Preventative Maintenance Standards and undertakes record keeping as required
• Regularly inspects sewage pumping stations, including pumps, motors, valves, and standby power to ensure that they are functioning properly
• Maintains sewage pumping stations in a good, clean condition, including any painting required
• Undertakes water meter maintenance and repair
• Responds to emerging situations after normal working hours
• Operating the backhoe for snow removal around fire hydrants (when trained to do so)
• Undertaking watermain flushing activities on and as required basis
• Assists in snow removal activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Certified or capable of being certified in the areas of Water Distribution, Sewage Treatment and Collection
• Capable of working in confined spaces, under both normal and emergency conditions involving trenches, manholes, etc.
• Capable of working with potentially hazardous gases such as chlorine
• Must have a mechanical ability for repair and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure
• Must be capable of working with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and the general public
• Ability to understand and apply written and oral instructions

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.54-$22.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all COVID 19 protocols as set by the Province of NS.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oxford, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-04