Collection Systems Operator (Vac Truck, Excavator, Road Construction, Pipe Laying)One (1) Term (Approximately 6 months) Full TimeCompetition #DepartmentWastewater and Stormwater ServicesPrimary FunctionWorking out of our Cowie Hill depot (Halifax), as a Collection Systems Operator Apprentice you will:Perform scheduled and emergency cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sanitary and stormwater sewers, pipes, pumping stations and related infrastructure.Operate a variety of vehicles, equipment and tools in a safe manner.Work primarily outdoors, in all weather conditions and in confined spaces, etc.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperates a variety of cleaning, maintenance, repair equipment, tools and vehiclesCleans, repairs, and maintains sewers, underground access chambers, catch basins, wet/dry wells, laterals and forcemains, etc.Replaces, repairs, and adjusts manhole and catchbasin coversResponds to flood, fuel spills, sewer odors, sewer backups and customer complaints. Investigates and resolves such complaintsInspects wastewater and stormwater related infrastructureCleans repairs and maintains storm sewers, culverts, catchbasins, ditches including gradingLoads and unloads equipment and materials as requiredGeneral care, maintenance and protected operation of assigned equipment and toolsOrders supplies and materials as requiredProvides written and verbal reports concerning daily work activitiesMust be willing to work overtime for emergency call-outsPerforms other related duties as requiredReporting RelationshipsReports to: Works SupervisorMinimum QualificationsEducation and ExperienceGrade 12 or equivalentTwo years of experience working in a similar environment and with similar equipment and tools. (ie: road construction, paving crew, pipe laying, jet truck operation, hydro excavation)You will be required to obtain certification through Nova Scotia Environment within 6 months of hire as an Operator-in-Training. We arrange for the exam and pay the fee to write itTo Progress in this role to the next level (and higher pay)



you will require the following:18 months of experience working for Halifax Water as a Collection Systems Operator ApprenticeNova Scotia Environment Wastewater Collection Level I certificationDemonstration of your ability to perform the various tasks within the Collection Systems Operator role such as: manhole repair and installation, catch basinrepair, lateral installation, which will be verified by a completed checklist3 years of experience working for Halifax Water in Wastewater CollectionsNova Scotia Environment Wastewater Collection Level II certificationDemonstration of your ability to complete more complex tasks such as cleaning sewers, troubleshooting, cleaning pump station wet wells, etc. which will be verified by a completed checklistTechnical Knowledge:Must be familiar with related Occupational Health and Safety practicesMust have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be willing to work overtime for emergency call outs.Must be reliable, punctual and have a good attendance record.Must be willing to take occupational and other training related to classification and equipmentMust meet and maintain essential physical requirements of the position as described in Working ConditionsPhysical Demands/Working Conditions:Location: primarily outdoors and underground in an environment that includes dust, fumes, volatile organic compounds, noise, odor, heat, cold, etc.Equipment and tools operation in difficult conditions (heat, rain, snow, ice or confined spaces)Workload Level: Medium to Heavy.



May be required to work aloneEssential Physical Requirements:Pre-employment testing and periodic reassessment and retesting will be required which will include functional assessment plus confined space entry with appropriate equipment.Standing, walking, head/neck- neutral, bilateral handling - simple and firm grasp, climbing, sitting (driving), forward reaching, lifting.Required to enter and work in confined spaces. Must be capable of safely accessing and egressing confined spaces with safety gear using Duo Safety Corporation ladders rated at a maximum load of 750lbs.These confined spaces have a minimum manhole access of 27 inches in diameter.May be required to wear respiratory equipment, depending on environmental conditions.Worker is required to wear a full body harness when working in underground/enclosed areas.Sitting and foot movement (driving): occasional (on average 1 - 2.5 hrs/shift)Standing and walking: frequent (2.5 to 5.5 hrs/shift, short to moderate periods of dynamic standing, interspersed with occasional to frequent periods of short to moderate distance walking)Bending and forward reaching: occasional to frequent depending on work projectReaching Overhead: occasional(1 - 2.5 hrs/shift)Head/neck neutral mobility: frequently(2.5 to 5.5 hrs/shift)Climbing or descending: occasional(ladders from 4 - 40 feet, average 10-15 foot ladders)Handling - Simple and firm hand grasp: frequent(2.5 to 5.5 hrs/shift)Lifting: occasional(1 - 2.5 hrs/shift - 5 to 70lbs - one worker)Lifting: minimal(0 – 1 hr/shift - 70-135lbs - 2 workers working jointly)Carrying: occasional(20-70lbs - 1 - 2.5 hrs/shift)Kneeling, crouching, squatting: occasional (1 - 2.5 hrs/shift)This is a CUPE Local 227 Unionized positionConditional Items Required for Employment:Satisfactory background checkSatisfactory pre-employment drug and alcoholtestingHalifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success and therefore encourages applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify.Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.

📌 Collections Systems Operator, Apprentice - (Vac Truck, Excavator, Road Construction, Pipe Laying) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Halifax Water
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality