Employment - Water Operator/Wastewater Operator/Public Works Employee

Water Operator/Wastewater Operator/Public Works Employee

St. Peter's Village Commission

Part-Time

Weekdays Weekends Evenings On-Call

Description

The duties for this position consist of water treatment & distribution; wastewater treatment and collection;  plant operations and maintenance; as well as public works duties within the Village. 

This position is currently a part time position, which guarantees 21 hours per week. There is a standard 6-month probationary period for this position. Medical benefits are available to employees.

Basic Requirements 

  • Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent 
  • Valid NS Driver’s License 
  • Proficient in computer use 
  • Self-sufficient & highly motivated, effective communication skills
  • Be willing to work on call and on weekends.
  • Water and Wastewater training and experience are considered an asset
  • Ability to work with contractors and the general public.
  • Adherence to all policies and by-laws 
  • This position will require employees to complete highly physically demanding tasks. 
  • Adhering to safe work practices and completing required training.
  • General maintenance of equipment, buildings, vehicles and maintaining required maintenance documentation.

Water Operator/Wastewater Operator (Plant & Distribution System) 

  • Water meter reading and maintenance
  • Water Treatment Plant operation/Wastewater Treatment Plant operation / distribution system and collection system maintenance
  • Collect & sample water and wastewater
  • Willingness to take required exams for water/wastewater treatment.

Village  

  • Village beautification duties – watering and maintaining flowers, lamp post maintenance. Lawncare, garbage collection, sidewalk maintenance(including winter maintenance)
This position includes rotating on-call duties, shared between all operators/public works employees. The on-call emergency employee is required to remain within a 30-minute drive of the Village. 

How To Apply

St. Peter's Village Commission will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applications can be accepted via email at clerk@villageofstpeters.ca, or dropped off at the Village Office at 60 Denys Street in St. Peter's, or via mail at Village of St. Peter's, 60 Denys Street, PO Box 452, St. Peter's, NS B0E3B0, or via fax at 902-535-2330.  

The Village of St. Peter’s is committed to the principles of the Accessibility Act. As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible. If you require assistance at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us at 902-535-2155 or via email at clerk@villageofstpeters.ca. 

Closing date – Friday November 1, 2024 at 4:00 pm 

We appreciate all expressions of interest for this position; however, only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.

Email Address: clerk@villageofstpeters.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (study permit, open work permit holders).

Only applicants who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Location Information
Community
St. Peter's, NS B0E 3B0
County
Richmond County
Province
NS
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
St. Peter's Village Commission
NOC Code
Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (74205)
Experience Required
An Asset
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Bi-Weekly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
21.00
Start Date
November 12th 2024
End Date
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Language
English
Posted on
October 17th 2024
Expires
November 1st 2024