Operator 2, Utility Stations, Central Yukon (Dawson City)

Operator 2, Utility Stations Job Code:

199

Department:

Water&Waste Services

Job Summary:

This incumbent operates, adjusts treatment processes, conducts sampling and testing of water and wastewater quality, troubleshoots equipment, and performs preventive and emergency maintenance to ensure the quality, public health, and safety of water and wastewater facilities.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain all water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution systems and facilities.

Manage operational and control methodology to ensure system-wide integrity. Assist with the programming, testing, and maintenance of alarm and monitoring systems including SCADA system controls and related alarm systems.

Identify and take corrective actions for moderate to advanced treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and internal procedures and processes.

Operate, calibrate, maintain and repair all water and sewage systems including pumping, circulation and pressure regulating stations, groundwater wells, water reservoirs, sewage treatment facilities, sanitary and storm sewer lift stations.

Conduct chemical, physical and bacteriological sampling of potable water, record results and implement adjustments as required. Operate, test and calibrate analyzers and chemical dosage control and measuring equipment.

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, maintenance and asset management systems.

Take daily readings, log irregularities, compile statistics and prepare and maintain accurate records.

Maintain an inventory of supplies, order and purchase replacements in a timely fashion, in accordance with City procurement processes.

Maintain a tidy sanitary appearance of the water and wastewater treatment plants.

Act as Utility Stations Operator 3 and Supervisor Utility Systems, as assigned.

Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.

Other related duties.

Working Conditions Continuous exposure to disagreeable conditions such as dust/dirt, fumes/odours, inclement weather, temperature extremes, bodily wastes/fluids, human waste, fats, oils, rancid food grease, raw sewage, hazardous chemicals and work in confined spaces. Works four 10‑hour days per week and provides on‑call coverage as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

3 years’ operating experience at a Class 1 or higher facility in each of the three different fields: Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection or Level II certification in each field.

6 months supervisory experience and 1 year on the job training (4 months in each field).

Water Quality and Sampling for Water&Wastewater (14 hrs.), WHMIS&TDG Certificate (14 hrs.); Standard First Aid, Level C CPR (14 hrs.); Confined Space Entrant/Attendant (14 hrs.); Fall Arrest Course (7 hrs.); Chlorine Handling Certificate (35 hrs.); Hazard Assessment and Control Course (7 hrs.); Plant High Voltage Safety (14 hrs.); Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (7 hrs.); Pumps, Theory, Operation&Maintenance (35 hrs.) = Total 161 hrs.

Knowledge of SCADA systems and process controls, operating and repairing systems including valves, pumps and systems is considered an asset.

Lab experience with chemicals and sampling, testing and interpretation is preferred.

Proven ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, organize, prioritize and be a team player.

Ability to work with little supervision and function in a multidiscipline environment.

Class 5 Driver’s License.

Additional Information

Category:

Trades, Transport, Operators&Labourers

Employment Contract:

YEU Local Y046

Range:

$40.42– $47.55

Hours Per Week:

4 × 10 Hours

Guaranteed Minimum Hours:

40

Hiring Manager:

Goodwill, Jamie (Water and Waste Services)

Start Date:

6/29/2026

Number of Hires Needed:

1

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