Job Description

Class 4 Water Pollution Control Facility Operator - City of Portage la Prairie

City of Portage la Prairie
Class 4 Water Pollution Control Facility Operator

Posting # 2021-12

Under the direction of the Water Pollution Control Facility Supervisor, the operator ensures the safe and effective monitoring and operation of the wastewater treatment processes and equipment and acts as Operator in Charge as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The City of Portage la Prairie is a Class IV facility and a Class 4 Certificate in Wastewater Treatment is required, in addition to a Class 2 Certificate in Wastewater Collections. Each level of certification requires a specific exam, level of education, operating experience and DRC time. The successful candidate must hold and maintain a Class 5 Province of Manitoba driver's license. This position requires operators to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Criteria needed to obtain a Class 4 Certificate in Wastewater Treatment:

• Grade 12
• 4 years post-secondary education in a science related field
• 4 years operating experience with 2 year of DRC time (Direct responsible charge)
• Passed all certification exams (Class 1 to Class 4)

Applicants with a minimum 2 years post-secondary education or 90 CEU in a related field may be considered on an under-fill basis. Required Certifications to be obtained within specific time frame as per the guidelines outlined in the collective agreement.

For more information on the requirements needed to achieve a Province of MB Class 4 Certification please visit

HOURS OF WORK:
7:30 am to 4:30 pm, 1 hour for lunch, Monday to Friday. Required to work one weekend per month and be on standby one week a month. (Shifts may be changed due to operational requirements). Employees on standby duties are required to carry a pager must be able to report to work within thirty minutes period.

SALARY:
The rate of pay for this position ranges from $26.13 to $35.60 per hour dependant on education, experience and qualifications.

Please forward applications attention to the
Human Resources Office,
City of Portage la Prairie,
97 Saskatchewan Ave East,
Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0L8,
FAX (204) 239-1532.
Email Address: .
Website:

The selection committee intends to review applications as early as Friday October 14, 2022; however, applications may continue to be accepted until the right candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Organization:
Location: Portage la Prairie, MB
Region: Central Plains
Professional Category(s): Sewer & Wastewater Services
Posted: October 3, 2022, 12:56 pm
Expires: October 14, 2022, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Rate: $26.13 to $35.60 Hour