The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary requires one (1) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I for a temporary one (1) year full time position for the Columbia Pollution Control Centre in Trail, BC. This position is intended to fill a leave and therefore your term of employment in this position is dependent on the timing of the return of the incumbent.

The preferred full-time candidate will possess WWTP Level I Certification with the EOCP and have a good knowledge of standards, methods, principles and procedures used in the safe and efficient operations and maintenance activities of Wastewater Treatment. Knowledge in Wastewater Collection, Water Treatment and Water Distribution would also be an asset.

DUTIES:
The position reports to the Chief Utilities Operator – Wastewater Facilities, and assist in the efficient operation of the Wastewater System in accordance with established policies, practices and procedures. The Operator I will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the wastewater facilities. The Wastewater Facilities are a complex combination of Mechanical Operation and biological Process and these positions perform a variety of tasks varying in degree of complexity and technical knowledge, as well as manual work as related to the operation and maintenance of the Columbia Pollution Control Centre and its associated works/ infrastructure. The duties, reporting structure and required qualifications are as per the attached Job Description.

SALARY:
This is a temporary – one (1 year) full time position offering a rate of pay of $31.35 per hour (January 1, 2015).

WORK SITE LOCATION:
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Trail, BC

HOURS OF WORK:
Hours of work will be based upon shifts as well as 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, as circumstances arise. Overtime and callouts as required. Weekly schedules may vary.