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WATER SERVICE TECHNICIAN 1

 

Job ID: 51406

Job Category: Audit, Compliance & Inspections

Division & Section: Toronto Water, Technology & Customer Experience

Work Location: 1026 Finch Avenue West

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent vacancies

Hourly Rate: $36.00 per hour

Hours & Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week, rotating shift - 7am-5pm / 3pm-1am / 9pm-7am. Standby as required.

Affiliation: L416 Outside

Number of Positions Open: 7 

Posting Period: 15-Nov-2024 to 29-Nov-2024

Major Responsibilities:

  • Responds and interacts to customer service enquiries related to operations, maintenance, and/or repairs and/or assesses performance of water and wastewater systems and appurtenances, such as water meters.

  • Acts as the first response to spills and clean ups.

  • Assesses, prioritizes and determines the level of response required to correct or deal with the activities related to water and wastewater.

  • Operates light equipment specific to water and wastewater operations.

  • Prepares and monitors emergency sites by erecting barricades and traffic control signs.

  • Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools and equipment associated with water and wastewater operations.

  • May provide work direction to others.

  • May provide training to others.

  • Reads water and wastewater field drawings.

  • Ensures that work is performed in a clean and safe manner.

  • Maintains accurate daily records utilizing field sheets and/or electronic devices.

  • Performs field water quality tests.

  • Performs related work as required.

Key Qualifications:

  1. Must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or approved equivalent.

  2. (a) Must possess and be able to maintain Ministry of Environment Water Distribution Class 1 Certificate of Competency or (b) have successfully completed the Ministry's entry level course for drinking water operators and have passed the class 1 drinking water examination (OIT) and able to obtain Ministry of Environment Water Distribution Class 1 Certificate of Competency within sixteen (16) months after being offered the position.

  3. Must possess or be able obtain the Water Meter  Installation Certification.

  4. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” and qualify for the City’s drivers’ permit.

  5. Must have experience interacting and communicating with both internal and external customers.

  6. Considerable experience in the operation, maintenance, assessment and installation of water distribution and/or wastewater collection services and appurtenances, including water meters and all related equipment.

  7. Experience operating and knowledge of various computer applications and electronic devices.

  8. Experience in reading field, engineering, and utility drawings, including interpreting drawings and specifications.

You must also have:

  • Ability to inspect, maintain, install, remove, replace, repair, rebuild, service, perform diagnostics, assess, and perform accuracy tests for all water meter transmission units (MTU) and water meters less than or equal to one inch (25mm) in diameter including seasonal water meters and connections and valves related to and/or affecting such water meters, and testify if required.

  • Ability to provide work direction to others.

  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems, conflicting situations and determine required course of action.

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to work independently, assessing multiple priorities and taking ownership for assigned tasks.

  • Must be familiar with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations and procedures for the safe performance of his/her duties and responsibilities.

  • Knowledge of Provincial and Municipal legislation, standards, regulations and procedures as it relates to safe drinking water.

  • Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, tidy and safe condition.

  • Must be able to work shifts/weekends and standby in accordance with Collective Agreement.

  • Ability to work overtime and call-ins as required.

  • Ability to report to various work sites in a timely and efficient manner and perform work in confined spaces.

  • Must be physically capable of performing required duties (accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Employment Accommodation Policy and the Joint Modified Work Program in the Collective Agreement) and able to work in all weather conditions.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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