Job Description

Posting date: October 26, 2022

Job Title: Distribution/Collection Relief Operator

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting number: EX22-1254

Status: Permanent position

Range of Pay: $27.48 to $31.50 per hour

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: Yes - (Weekend Shift Schedule)

Start date: To follow selection process

Initial Reporting Location: Frobisher

Section: Distribution and Collection
Division: Linear Infrastructure Services
Department: Growth and Infrastructure

Duties: Under the supervision of a distribution/collection Foreperson/Sub-Foreperson:

1. Operate system components and perform preventative and corrective maintenance repairs to water distribution and wastewater collection facilities.

2. Transport personnel, material, merchandise, equipment or refuse.

3. Load and unload truck by hand or mechanical device, such as a loader.

4. Oversee up to three workers in the performance of routine duties.

5. Perform routine labour work as required.

6. Work as an assistant or helper to various tradespersons, equipment operators, crews or other personnel.

7. Perform the duties of flag person and assist in traffic control, as directed.

8. Collect samples and perform routine lab tests as directed.

9. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.

10. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class "DZ" drivers' licence and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be certified as an Operator In Training (OIT) and be willing and able to complete certification of Water Distribution Level 1 and Wastewater Collection Level 1 within eighteen (18) months.
• Six (6) months of related experience considered an asset.
• Must be physically capable of performing the characteristic duties and operating a vehicle safely.
• Must be able to write necessary shift reports, operate a mobile radio, evaluate and comprehend as-built drawings and associated equipment operating manuals.
• Must be able to effectively complete M.M.M.S. Crew Cards.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Must provide, at own cost, a Criminal Record Check.

Note: A Criminal Record Check will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

How to Apply:

Resumes quoting EX22-1254 are invited and will be received by the City of Greater Sudbury's Human Resources and Organizational Development Division, by e-mail at or fax at 705-688-3979, for the above noted position until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Any application received after this deadline will not be considered.

For further instructions on how to apply to this position, please visit our section.

All City of Greater Sudbury employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's mandatory . Please do not submit your proof of vaccination with your resume. This information will only be required if you are selected as the candidate of choice.

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