DepartmentWastewater and Stormwater ServicesPrimary FunctionThe position requires the performance of scheduled and emergency cleaning, repair and maintenance of sanitary and stormwater related infrastructure. Operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools in a safe manner to perform such functions in all weather conditions and in confined spaces, etc. All employees in this classification contribute to meeting the operational objectives of Halifax Water.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 stormwaterrelated infrastructureCleans repairs and maintains storm sewers, culverts, catch basins, ditches including gradingLoads and unloads equipmentand materials as requiredGeneral care, maintenance and safe operation of assigned equipmentand 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 ExperienceLevel 2 Requirements :Education: Grade 12 or equivalent is required. Must have valid Class 2 Wastewater Collection Operator CertificationExperience: Five years experience operating sanitary and stormwater infrastructureCertificates/Licenses/Registrations:1. Must have a valid NS Driver's License with good driving record/clean abstract. Minimum Class 3 license with air brake and tag endorsement. 2.



Must be able and trained to operate required equipment in Wastewater and Stormwater Collection ServicesLevel 1 Requirements:Same as above except:Education: A valid Class 1 CertificationExperience: Three years related experienceSame as above except:Education: OIT, willing to obtain Class 1 in 1 yearExperience: Two years experienceCertificates/Licenses/Registrations :1. Class 5 License, willing to obtain Class 3 in one yearOther RequirementsHours of Work: As per Collective AgreementThis is a CUPE Local 227 Unionized positionKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesTechnical Knowledge:Must have training and experience in Confined Space EntryMust have valid Provincial certification for Traffic Control and Provincial SignageMust have valid WHMIS, Emergency First Aid Accreditation and CPR Trench Safety, Rigging, Fall ArrestMust be familiar with related Occupational Health and Safety practicesMust have valuable 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 ConditionsWorking Conditions: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 750 lbs. 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 3Standing 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 walkingBending and forward reaching - occasional to frequent depending on work projectReaching Overhead – occasional - 1 - 2.5 hrs/shiftBalance – occasional – 1 - 2.5 hrs/shiftHead/neck - neutral mobility – frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hrs/shift Head/neck-flexion, extension, rotation - occasional – 1 - 2.5 hrs/shiftClimbing or descending - occasional - ladders from 4 - 40 feet, average 10-15 foot laddersBilateral handling - constant - over 5.5 hrs/shiftHandling - Simple and firm hand grasp – frequent - 2.5 to 5.5 hrs/shiftLifting - occasional - 1 - 2.5 hrs/shift - 5 to 70 lbs - one workerLifting - minimal – 0 – 1 hr/shift - 70-135lbs - 2 workers working jointlyCarrying - occasional - 20-70 lbs - 1 - 2.5 hrs/shiftKneeling, crouching, squatting – occasional - 1 - 2.5 hrs/shiftLocation - primarily outdoors and underground in an environment that includes dust, fumes, volatile organic compounds, noise, odor, heat, cold, etc.Required to work with live sewage with appropriate safety equipment and measures.Equipment and tools operation in difficult conditions (heat, rain, snow, ice or confined spaces)Workload Level - Medium to Heavy - May be required to work aloneHalifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.

📌 Collections Systems Operator, Apprentice (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality