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Water & Wastewater Operator

Reporting to the Transportation and Utilities Manager, the key areas of responsibility will include maintaining the Town of Snow Lake Water and Wastewater Plant and equipment as well as other duties as assigned. This position is a unionized position with The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 2034 at the hourly wage of $37.05. 

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, innovative, and able to handle changing priorities. The ideal candidate will also have certification in Water and Wastewater Courses to be a certified operator under The Environment Act; however, the Town of Snow Lake is willing to offer training to the successful applicant if required. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

– Daily operations in the Town's Water Treatment Plant 

– Daily operations in the Town's Wastewater Treatment Plant 

– Preparation of various forms and applications as required 

– Respond to emergency call-outs and alarms 

– Water meter readings and water main shut off installation as required 

– Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act 

– Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

– A minimum of a grade 12 highschool education or a grade 12 GED 

– Basic ability with Email, MS Word and MS Excel 

– Possession of a valid Class 3A Manitoba Drivers License 

– Hold or willing to obtain a Class II in Water Certification and a Class III in Wastewater Certification 

– A willingness to work weekends and holidays as required, on at 10 on 4 off schedule. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume including three references to the following: Town of Snow Lake Box 40, Snow Lake, MB R0B 1M0 E-mail: snowlake@mymts.net Fax: 204-358-2112 

This posting will be open until filled.


Public Works Maintenance Person

Reporting to the Transportation and Utilities Manager, the key areas of responsibility will include implementing the assignments as directed by the Transportation and Utilities Manager. This position is a unionized position with The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 2034 at the hourly wage of $39.49.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Operate trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
  • Operates trucks and construction equipment, as well as labor required in the maintenance of blading roads, dust control, asphalt patching, hauling materials, crack sealing, ditching, culvert maintenance, sign maintenance and installations, line painting, garbage/recycling collection and drop-of, storm drain maintenance, street sweeping, sidewalk construction, curb and sidewalk repairs, water break excavations, tree trimming, snow removal and ice control. Operate saws and other small equipment and tools to maintain street, traffic systems, maintain Town facilities, aqua-flo units, water meters and other public property.
  • Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor and cleans equipment including general maintenance of all public facilities.
  • Assists in repairs to trucks and equipment as required.
  • Operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant, wastewater lift stations, sewer collection systems, water main infrastructure and the sewage treatment plant as required.
  • Water meter readings as required.
  • Responds to emergency call-outs when required.
  • Performs other duties with the Utilities and Recreation Departments as needed.
  • Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Qualifications:

  • Class 3 with Air Brakes endorsement Manitoba driver’s license obtained within one (1) year of hire.
  • Willing to obtain Manitoba Landfill Operator’s certificate.
  • Willing to obtain Water and Wastewater Courses
  • Suitable combination of education and experience will be considered

Please submit a cover letter and resume, including three references to the following: 

Town of Snow Lake

                        Box 40, Snow Lake, MB  R0B 1M0

                        snowlake@mymts.net

This posting will be open until filled.