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Job Posting #: #2026-26
Job Title: Operator Environmental Services

Department: Infrastructure Services
Reports To: Foreperson, Environmental Services
Directly Supervises: None

Status: Full Time Permanent
Hours per Week: 40

Salary: $61,596.49 – $74,847.53
Application Due Date: Until filled

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the day-to-day general operation and maintenance
of the Meaford Wastewater Treatment Plant, pump stations and collection system,

the Meaford Water Treatment Plant, Meaford and Leith Water Distribution Systems,
and three rural Community Halls in compliance with applicable Ontario Regulations.
On-call responsibility on a weekly rotation of 24/7 for response to alarms for the

preceding systems for both wastewater and water when appropriately qualified.

Role Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Water Treatment Plant:

1. Monitor and maintain the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

System to ensure that all data is current and secure.

2. Control and optimize the water treatment and supply processes through visual

inspection and by monitoring the SCADA system and reviewing daily reports

for the Water Treatment facility.

3. Identify problems and perform process adjustments to ensure regulated water

quality is met.

4. Obtain samples, perform inspections, calibrations and maintenance of water

treatment equipment including online turbidity analyzers and coagulant pumps

to assist in the water filtration.

5. Maintain and repair the chlorine gas system to provide primary water

disinfection. This includes chlorinators with booster pump, pipe and injectors,

online chlorine analyzers, chlorine gas scrubber with alarm and de-chlorination

pumps.

6. Maintain, calibrate and repair of UV reactors to provide secondary disinfection.

7. Maintain, repair or replace as necessary of centrifugal pumps, valves,

actuators and flow meters to provide water from source through the Water

Treatment Plant and into the distribution system.

8. Maintain and repair the Backwash and Wastewater System that includes

pumps, valves, surge tank and clarifier.

9. Responsible for logging all entries for water treatment process changes,

planned and un-planned maintenance completed, calibrations made, water

sample chain of custody and personal work log.

Water Distribution Systems:

10. Obtain raw treated and distribution water samples from various points of the

two distribution systems and three Community Halls and visual/meter analysis

of pH, temperature, color, turbidity and chlorine.

11. Prepare samples and ship them to the approved laboratory to be analyzed for

physical, chemical and biological parameters.

12. Complete annual fire hydrant flushing of both Meaford and Leith distribution

systems to ensure water quality, adequate chlorine residual and acceptable

turbidity levels are maintained.

13. Maintain and repair in-ground and elevated reservoirs, booster pumping

stations re-chlorination station, air relief chambers and pressure regulating

valve chambers.

14. Perform repairs and replacement of water mains, fire hydrants and valves

under pressure while maintaining positive pressure in system to ensure water

quality.

15. Install and maintain flushing stations and new water services, piping and

valves. Live tapping of water mains for service laterals.

16. Install and maintain water meters including reading water meters for billing.

17. Deliver of water service disconnection notices to customers for non-payment

and further disconnecting delinquent customers.

18. Assist with infrastructure repairs with third party contractors

19. Operate Valve turning trailer with GPS to perform maintenance on waterman

valves and catalogue infrastructure for Asset Management.

20. Responsible for logging all entries in station logbooks and maintenance

binders.

Wastewater Treatment Plant:

21. Collect representative wastewater plant samples and perform laboratory tests

for suspended solids, BOD, settling, phosphorous, temperature, DO, and other

sample collection and tests to make process control changes according to

Ministry of Environment (MOE) Regulations.

22. Maintain plant records including daily operating logs, plant log book, chemical

and lab inventories and data logging (trending & graphs), collection of

information to be used to complete necessary reports.

23. Responsible for logging all entries for wastewater treatment process changes,

planned and un-planned maintenance completed, calibrations made,

wastewater sample chain of custody and personal work log.

24. Start up and shut down of facilities’ equipment: filters, pumps, generators, and

related equipment.

25. Adhere to MOE Regulations pertaining to the operation of the wastewater

treatment facilities with the ability to assess, act promptly and correctly with

situations (i.e. adverse samples).

26. Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication, cleaning & painting.

27. Handle chemicals (process & lab) taking care to observe and handle as

outlined on Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

28. Determine chemical feed rates, flows and plant efficiencies through recognized

standard mathematical calculations.

Wastewater Collection:

29. Assist with duties in the day-to-day operation of the Meaford Wastewater

Collection System.

30. Assist with infrastructure repairs to clear sanitary sewer main line blockages

with high pressure nozzles and vacuum unit.

31. Clear service blockages with hand rods and power auger that occur inside

customers’ homes and businesses.

32. CCTV inspections of sanitary service laterals to locate blockages and determine

if it is a Municipal or private issue.

33. Maintenance in sanitary sewer maintenance chambers.

34. Repair and or replace sanitary sewer mains and laterals while maintaining flow

to reduce the risk of damage to public and private property from surcharge.

35. Responsible for logging all entries in station logbooks and maintenance

binders.

Other:

36. Maintain effective and co-operative liaisons regarding the exchange of personal

information in a courteous, friendly and efficient manner to promote a high

standard of public relations.

37. Perform locating for contractors and homeowners of the Municipal watermains,

water services, sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer laterals and municipally

owned street lighting and hydro lines. Provide mapping or create diagrams for

infrastructure location, Ontario One-Call.

38. Complete or assist with the Centre Street Landfill Monitoring, sampling and gas

monitoring and associated paperwork.

39. Perform inspections of equipment and report issues or malfunctions to the

Foreperson or ORO.

40. Complete or assist with routine maintenance of vehicles, equipment and as

directed assist operational maintenance staff with larger maintenance and

repair tasks.

41. Inspect, maintain, repair and clean buildings, work areas and facilities and

report unsafe working conditions.

42. Operate equipment and power/hand tools such as jumping jack, cut off saw,

hydraulic saw/jack hammer, grinders, and portable water pumps. Operate or

assist with specialized equipment such as vactor truck, valve turning trailer,

meter reading unit, gas metering device, sewer auger, sewer camera, radio

detection pipe locator, magnetic pin locator and leak detection devices.

43. Handle chemicals gas and liquid chlorine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sulfuric Acid,

PAX-XL1900 Vita-D-Chlor) taking care to observe and handle as outlined on

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

44. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS,

MOECC, SDWA, DWQMS and all applicable legislation, regulations, statutes,

and municipal policies/procedures/practices and operational guidelines, and

perform safe work practices.

45. Participate in the review process of Emergency Response Guidelines, Standard

Operating Guidelines and DWQMS Risk Assessment.

46. Communicate effectively with fellow Operators, Foreperson / ORO, as well as

outside contractors on the technical level expected.

General Duties and Accountabilities (All Municipal Roles)

1. Provide and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and security of

information at all times.

2. Perform other duties as may be assigned in accordance with department and

corporate objectives.

3. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other

applicable legislation, department policies/procedures/practices, operational

guidelines, and perform safe work practices.

Required Certifications and/or Health and Safety Requirements

1. Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians & Technologists

(OACETT) designation, or eligibility to receive designation.

2. MOE System Operator Certificates in: Water Treatment-Class II, Water

Distribution-Class II, Wastewater Treatment – Class II and Wastewater

Collection Class III preferred or a lesser class with the willingness to obtain the

requisite certifications.

3. CPR and First Aid Certificates or willing to obtain. Traffic control, confined

space, working at heights certification, Basic gas chlorination.

4. Ability to complete and obtain the Water Meter Installation Certification (800A)

through Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities.

Education, Skills and Experience

1. Engineering Technician/Technologist Diploma

2. Minimum of 2 years of related experience responsible for water

treatment/distribution and wastewater treatment/collection operations or an

equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. Complete training and attend seminars and courses to satisfy experience

requirements as necessary to maintain Water Treatment, Water Distribution,

and Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wastewater Collection MOECP Operator

Licenses. Attend courses as authorized by ORO.

4. Ability to prepare for and successfully pass MECP Certification exams for

license upgrades and to attend seminars, workshops, conferences and courses

as required.

5. Thorough working knowledge of Water Treatment and Distribution operations;

health and safety, WHMIS, SCBA, relevant

Legislation/Statutes/Acts/Regulations; equipment operation and maintenance.

6. Microsoft Windows and Office applications; SCADA computer programs, and

office equipment.

7. Excellent communication (written, oral and interpersonal), analytical, problem

solving, organizational, public relations, report-writing, time management,

team building skills.

8. Possess a Valid Class ‘G’ Driver's License in good standing.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Physical demand requires computer work concentration and visual

observations for MECP compliance and personal safety on job sites. Physical

dexterity and effort required for walking, shoveling, bending and lifting as

required.

• Working conditions vary between a standard office environment to conducting

onsite inspections, working at heights and in trenches, exposure to inclement

weather conditions (cold and heat), mud, dirt, noise, and exposure to public

criticism. Occasionally works in confined spaces and open trenches.

• Occasionally works in high stress situations. i.e.: loss of services or damage to

property due to waterman breaks, frozen pipes, water service disconnects for

nonpayment and sewer backups.

• Normal hours of work are 40 hours per week. Availability or provision for ‘on

call’ response which requires carrying a paging device (24/7 operation) as

scheduled and responding to after-hours alarms involved with the operating

system on a rotating, shared basis as well as other emergency calls. When not

on call, available to work outside normal hours to assist with emergency call

issues.

• When not on call, available for overtime hours, when necessary. The

incumbent must reside in a location not more than 45 minutes driving distance

from the Meaford Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants, in order to be able to

respond to alarms and other emergency situations.

Contacts and Interactions

• Communicates and/or liaises with staff, Ministry of Health, Ministry of the

Environment, Ministry of Labour (for excavations greater than 1.2 meters),

laboratory suppliers, contractors and trades, and the general public.

Applicant Information

Interested qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume,
directly to the Municipality quoting Job #26:

jobs@meaford.ca

Attention: Human Resources

The Municipality of Meaford is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If

accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be
available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.

Personal Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act for the

purpose of candidate selection, and all information will be stored and used in
accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Act. For further information about this data collection, please contact
jobs@meaford.ca.