Technician II – Water and Sewer Utility

Job Description:

RESPONSIBLE TO: Engineer

NATURE OF WORK: This position is technical in nature involving the following areas: Source of Supply, Pumping and Booster Stations, Dams and Weirs, Sewer Pumping Stations, Distribution Mains, Collection Mains, Maps and other System Records, Data Base Management systems, Auto Cad, spreadsheets, and Windows applications.

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in such classification.
The confidentiality of City affairs is respected and practiced at all times.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
• Prepare cost estimating for services and other jobs.
• Determine sizing of water and sewer mains and services as well as meters.
• Prepare monthly reports of a technical nature, specific to the engineering requirements within the Utility.
• Update and maintain mapping and system records.
• Prepare and maintain a system for recording information on valves, hydrants, manholes, services, etc., to ensure a continuous updating of maps and records as it relates to operations and maintenance.
• Responsible to the Engineer for quality of work together with costs pertinent thereto.
• Co-ordinate with Utility works for site drawings.
• Co-ordinate with outside agencies for site layout of utility maintenance.
• Prepare and distribute utility record information to other City Departments and the general public.
• Receive and respond to customer inquiries and industry questionnaires.
• Perform other such duties, responsibilities and functions as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge in the operations, maintenance and repairs of water and wastewater systems to a level necessary to implement and maintain a system for recording information on system operations and maintenance and ensure continuous updating of associated maps and records.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, and the public.
• Ability to plan and organize own work area.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Grade XII or equivalent
• Graduate from a post secondary institution with civil and/or construction technology and/or any related technical curriculum.
• Provincial Certification in Wastewater Collection Class II and Water Distribution Class II (If applicant does not have minimum certification, must be able to complete this program within 12 months of hiring. Preference shall be given to those applicants already certified and/or who can qualify and obtain certification within 6 months of hiring)
• Three (3) years technical experience in the areas of water and wastewater operations and maintenance.
• Experience with computer applications such as Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, CAD, GIS and data base management systems.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.

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