Wastewater Treatment Plant Worker

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate filtration and clarification systems
• Operate pumping systems
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Take physico-chemical measurements on water and sludge
• Wear and use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment
• Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
• Collect waste and sewage samples
• Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
• Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
• Maintain chemical feed stocks
• Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
• Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
• Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Backflow prevention Certification
• Water wastewater operator Certification
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available