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Village of Avonlea Seeks Water Treatment & Distribution Operator.
DUTIES:
Perform daily operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant
Conduct treatment processes along with detailed sampling, monitoring and analysis of water in compliance with Saskatchewan Water Security Agency regulations.
Submit all required reports in accordance with the regulations and acts
Ensure that all water and wastewater treatment and distribution comply with the Permits to Operate and Drinking Water Quality Management guidelines.
Analyze test results and instrument readings
Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
Send Samples to Provincial Lab weekly and samples as per permit
Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect possible equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
Make adjustments to optimize the water and wastewater treatment processes and record process and equipment performance
Maintain inventory of parts and materials to support perpetual operation and maintenance of the treatment plants and related infrastructure
Monitor, control, and respond to alarms for the water treatment plant.
Monitor Wetland Lagoon levels, inspect facility on a semi-annual basis. Take samples as per Saskatchewan Water Security guidelines and maintain logs.
Flush Hydrants twice per year, more often if necessary.
Meter readings every three months
Maintain a good working relationship with fellow employees and Village council as well as public.
Cut grass throughout designated areas of Village during spring and summer
Clear snow from all streets in the winter months
Perform repairs and routine maintenance to Municipal buildings
Road repairs, contact Paving crew for quotes.
Tree trimming, contact Trimmers for quote on large jobs.
Assist with repairs to infrastructure such as water breaks.
Business Garbage Collection & Landfill Maintenance.
Other duties, as required
Qualifications
Class 2 Water Treatment and Class 1 Water Distribution, in addition to Class 1 Wastewater Treatment and Collection.
Grade 12 or equivalent
Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s License
Experience with operating commercial mowers, skid steer and street sweeper.
Knowledge and experience managing a Water Treatment Facility.
Please submit application including Cover Letter and salary expectations to:
Village of Avonlea
Box 209
Avonlea, Saskatchewan
S0H 0C0
For more information, please contact the Municipal Office at 306-868-2221.
***This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found***
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Expires: February 15, 2026
