Treatment Lead Hand

Résumé du poste

The Treatment Lead Hand is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment systems. This role also involves supervising staff, ensuring safety compliance, and responding to emergency callouts.

Détails du poste

Job Details POSTING TYPE: Internal POSITION TYPE: Full-time HOURS OF WORK: 40- hour work week, as per schedule HOURLY RATE $42.52 per hour, Schedule “B” Outside Employees ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION * Grade 12 Diploma or GED LICENSES / CERTIFICATES * Valid Class three (3) BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement * Valid Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certification as: * Water Treatment 2 (WT2) Operator, or * Wastewater Treatment 2 (WWT2) Operator * Cross Connection Assembly Tester * Chlorine Handler’s certificate equivalent to that issued by the BCWWA * Approved training in Confined Space Entry Level 2 * The above EOCP certifications may be required to be amended from time to time depending on relevant legislation and regulations. EXPERIENCE * Three (3) years’ Municipal Public Works experience, or work experience of a similar nature in private industry, including: * * Three (3) years’ direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation and maintenance of water distribution systems. * Two (2) years supervisory experience within the past 4 years. SPECIFIC SKILLS * Excellent supervisory skills, including communication, leadership, planning and safety. * Excellent knowledge of water and wastewater treatment system operating principles and practices. * Excellent organization and time management skills. * Ability to identify possible and probable causes associated with water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and storm sewer collection system problems, blockages and failures. * Knowledge of safety hazards associated with working in and around water and wastewater systems and appropriate safe work procedures. * Knowledge of safe work procedures, appropriate signage and work site protection when working on travelled road surfaces. * Intermediate level word processing and spreadsheet ability. * Ability to follow oral and written instructions. * Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in the exchange of routine information with utility companies, City employees, contractors and the public. * High degree of initiative and sound judgement. * Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. * Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC, Occupational Health and Safety Rules, WHMIS and TDG. * Committed to pursuing and attending on-going training and educational opportunities relevant to the position. * Available and willing to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement. * Respond to emergency callouts and undertake responsibilities specific to Disaster Services. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * SCADA operating principles, application and software programming. * A satisfactory Police Information Check. CLOSING DATE: 09/24/2026

Ce que vous ferez

The Treatment Lead Hand is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment systems. This role also involves supervising staff, ensuring safety compliance, and responding to emergency callouts.

Exigences

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma, a valid Class 3 BC Driver's License with air endorsement, and relevant EOCP certifications. At least three years of municipal public works experience and two years of supervisory experience are required.

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion du temps · Souhaitée
• safety procedures · Souhaitée
• Leadership · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Water treatment
• Wastewater treatment
• Supervisory skills
• Leadership
• Public works
• Water distribution
• Safety procedures
• SCADA
• Time management
• Communication
• Confined space entry
• Chlorine handling
• Cross connection assembly testing
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing
• Emergency response
• Collection Systems
• Tactfulness
• Supervision
• Diplomacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Spreadsheets
• Word Processing
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Wastewater
• Public Utility
• Public Works
• Sewage Treatments
• Time Management
• Water Distribution
• Water Treatment
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

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