Job Description

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level II or III

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Full time

Welcome to Salmon Arm, a vibrant city where a combination of beauty and forward thinking attracts adventurers, entrepreneurs and families of all ages. A place that's open to innovative ways to do more, live more and make more of a difference.



Ranked #1 place to live in British Columbia and #6 in Canada (2019, Maclean's Magazine), Salmon Arm, on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc people, is half way between Calgary and Vancouver on the shores of Shuswap Lake and offers authentic community, vibrant lifestyle and a thriving economy.



We are looking for a passionate individual excited about joining our team as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level II or Level III. Either Operator Level of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator will be accepted for this application.

Nature and Scope of Work:

WWTP Operator III

Under the direction of the Chief Operator/Manager, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III is responsible for the daily on-site operation and routine maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities - a suspended and fixed growth tertiary treatment plant with biological and/or chemical phosphorus removal, disinfection, auto thermophilic aerobic digester, outfall, bio-solids, filtration, odour control and related appurtenances [water pollution control centre] and related wastewater collection components [liftstations]. Operator III is responsible for maximizing the performance of the pollution control facilities and minimizing safety and health risks and environmental concerns.

WWTP Operator II

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II assists with the daily operation and routine maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities - a suspended and fixed growth tertiary treatment plant with biological and/or chemical phosphorus removal, disinfection, auto thermophilic aerobic digester, outfall, bio-solids, filtration, odour control and related appurtenances [water pollution control centre] and related wastewater collection components [liftstations]. Operator II is responsible for reporting to the senior operator problems related to the performance of the pollution control facilities to ensure all safety and health risks are minimized and environmental concerns are reported.



Required qualifications and the detailed job description can be found on the City's website

www.salmonarm.ca

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This position falls within the Collective Agreement between the City of Salmon Arm and CUPE 1908. The hourly pay rate for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level II would be $38.32 (Step 1). A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level III would start at $40.11/hr (Step 1) and includes an excellent benefit package. The position will remain open until it is filled and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:



E-mail:

humanresources@salmonarm.ca

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level II

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level III

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma


Experience : Experience an asset