Utility Operator

Full job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

UTILITY OPERATOR

Job Description

The Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth is seeking a motivated individual for the

permanent full-time position of Utility Operator at the Virden Municipal Office.

The Utility Operator reports to the Utility Manager and will be responsible for providing support

for the water treatment; distribution operations; and wastewater systems within the

Municipality, until they are certified to manage the systems on their own.

Duties and responsibilities

Support Distribution Operators and Water Treatment Plant Managers

Perform general maintenance tasks on a regular basis

Do daily checks on the booster stations (distribution systems) and Water Treatment

Plants (WTP), when trained to do so

Read and record data from the booster stations, WTP and supply wells

Complete reports on Word, Excel and other computer software

Operate flush outs on distribution system

Assist during water breaks and line locates, as needed

All other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

High school graduate at minimum

A Class I or II Certification in one or all the Water and Wastewater Facility Operators

Certification Program from the Province of Manitoba is an asset OR be willing to complete

the courses and certification necessary to work on the water & wastewater system

through the Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Certification Program

Holds a valid Class 5.0 Driver’s License

Able to work shifts and on call weekends

Proficient with computer applications – Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word,

Outlook, etc.

Computer experience in GPS equipment, ArcMap software, GIS data collection, and

Google earth is an asset

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail, thoroughness, and organizational skills are required

Any mechanical trades experience or mechanical work experience would be considered

an asset

Physically capable of walking through rough terrain

A complete job description is available upon request. This is a unionized position. The successful

candidate can expect a salary reflective of their experience and qualifications. The position will

be eligible for a full benefits package after 6 months, including employer-paid Blue Cross

insurance and a matched pension. Interested candidates should submit a resume with three

professional references by:

E-mail: info@wallace-woodworth.com

Mail/Drop-off: R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth Municipal Office

154023 PR 257 Box 2200 (Corner of 83 Hwy & PR 257) Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is located.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.