Uncertified Operator

Competition Number: 2026-36

This position reports directly to the Waterworks Managers. Preference will be given to candidates who possess water or wastewater certification or experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and associated equipment.

- Perform skilled work to control treatment processes along with detailed sampling, monitoring & analysis of water, wastewater, and processing streams.

- Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System Maintenance; maintenance of Water and Wastewater Treatment infrastructure including associated equipment, etc.

- Utility Services Operations: scheduled meter services, cross connection control, residential supply management, etc.

- Knowledgeable in the use of computers and computer programs.

- The successful candidate must work rotational, non-standard hours, including shift work, nights, evenings, and weekends, as well as stand-by and callouts.

Experience:

- Trade and Secondary Education Equivalencies may be considered.

- Preference will be given to individuals with experience and/or education in the water/wastewater fields or plant operations.





- The position includes physical demands, including but not limited to: a large number of stairs, tank cleaning, and the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Qualifications:

Required:

- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent as determined by Saskatchewan Education

- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license

- Possess and maintain R.C.M.P. security clearance

- Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Fireman’s Boiler Certificate

- Be able to obtain and maintain valid SCBA training, First Aid, CPR, SCOT/WHMIS, Air Brakes, OH&S; levels 1 & 2, SCSA, Confined Space, and H2S Alive Certificates.

Preferred:

- Candidates with certification in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection.

- A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering Technology, or a related field.

- Journeyperson Millwright, Plumber, Electrician or Instrumentation Technologist.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with rotating weekend and on-call shifts.

This competition closes August 25, 2026.

📌 Uncertified Operator (Yorkton)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Yorkton