wastewater treatment plant operator

Village of Fraser LakeWaste Water Treatment Operator / General LabourerThe Village of Fraser Lake is seeking a permanent full-time Waste Water Treatment Operator to join its Public Works Department. The successful candidate will possess the necessary education, training, and certifications for the position, including, at minimum, a Level I Wastewater Treatment Operator certification or the ability to obtain the required certification within a reasonable timeframe.This position is primarily responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Village's wastewater treatment facility. In addition, the successful candidate will assist with a variety of municipal operations, maintenance, repair, construction, and capital improvement projects. Duties may include work related to water and wastewater systems, equipment operation, and the maintenance of Village roads, sidewalks, parks, green spaces, buildings, and other municipal infrastructure.As a member of the Public Works team, the successful candidate must be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. The position also involves regular interaction with residents and the public, requiring a professional, courteous, and customer-focused approach.The Village of Fraser Lake is committed to maintaining a safe workplace. Employees are expected to follow all safety policies and procedures, contribute to a safe working environment, and participate in regular safety training and meetings. Summary of Work and BenefitsWorking Conditions: 40 Hour Work Week - Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30AM to 4:00PM, with a half hour unpaid Lunch. Primary areas of work will be within the Waste Water Treatment Plant Located at the end of Francois Drive and at the Public Works Yard (31Tunasa Crescent). Occasionally, it will be expected that the employee will travel out of town and potentially over night to attend training or conferences. The Village will be conducting a compensation review and rates may be increased for 2027- Benefits & Compensation The position is being offered at Level two to Level six of the Public Works pay scale offered between $31.92 to $40.97 per hour. You will be enrolled into a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and dependent Life insurance coverage upon completion of 3 month probationary period Paid sick Leave accrues at a rate of 1.5 days per month of employment, to a maximum accumulation of 100 days and accumulation begins at the employees hire date. The Village of Fraser Lake will remit the employer-required contributions for Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment Insurance (El), and WorkSafeBC (WCB) premiums. Any applicable taxable benefits will be included in your payroll calculations in accordance with Legislative requirements. Two weeks (10 days) of paid vacation annually; during the first year, the days will be prorated based on your start date. Additional vacation time will be awarded in accordance with the Village vacation policy. Primary AccountabilitiesWaste Water Treatment Duties Operate, monitor, and maintain the Village's wastewater treatment system to ensure compliance with BC Ministry of Environment regulations and effluent quality standards. Conduct wastewater sampling, testing, and monitoring, including bi-monthly submissions to ALS Laboratory, and analyze operational data to optimize system performance. Inspect treatment facilities, Lift stations, Lagoon drop boxes, and related infrastructure, making operational adjustments as required to meet regulatory requirements. Monitor and record chlorine Levels, flow rates, and instrument readings, troubleshooting and resolving wastewater circulation, dispersal, and treatment issues. Maintain, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on wastewater equipment, pumps, valves, injectors, chlorination systems, pipelines, and related facility com Location Fraser Lake , BC Work location On site Salary $ 31.92 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CivicJobs.ca #115543 Various locations Fraser Lake, BC