Water Treatment Plant Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate, regulate, and monitor pumps, machines, and equipment to ensure efficient operation of water treatment plants, reservoirs, and pumping stations
• Perform routine inspections, basic alarm checks, and report any equipment deficiencies
• Read and record meter readings, prepare process calculations, and input statistics into the plant computer
• Adjust chlorinators, chemical feed pumps, and valves to maintain correct dosages and plant operations
• Collect process samples and perform analytical tests for operational parameters
• Perform minor maintenance, chemical mixing, filter washing, and instrument calibration
• Ensure plant security by following established directives for locking doors, windows, and gates
• Assist with confined space entries and the unloading of plant chemicals

Requirements

• 2 years of post-secondary education or 90 continuing education credits in an appropriate field
• A passing grade on the Water Treatment and Water Distribution Operator in Training exam
• Valid Class G Ontario driver’s licence and ability to meet the definition of a competent driver
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• Physical capability to perform all job duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently possess or be eligible to attain a valid Class III Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Water Treatment Subsystems
• Currently possess or be eligible to attain a valid Class IV Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Water Distribution Subsystems

About the Company

The City of Thunder Bay is a culturally vibrant and economically diverse community located on the north shore of Lake Superior. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life and promoting a clean, green, and healthy community that offers economic opportunity and respects diversity.