Equipment Operator VIII

• Operates hydro-excavation equipment, sewer cleaner truck and manhole vacuum in all types of work requiring sewer maintenance, including soft-digging operations.
• Operates sewer cleaning machines and other equipment related to sewer maintenance.
• Directs and trains staff assigned to assist in the operation of a Sewer Cleaner Truck and manhole vacuum.
• Performs routine safety checks and servicing of equipment such as fluid levels, greasing and other minor maintenance adjustments.
• Transports machine, equipment and crew trailers to and from work sites.
• Inspects and cleans manholes, chambers, sewer mains, superpipes manually, or otherwise, as required.
• Operates pumps and miscellaneous equipment as required.
• Installs road warning signs and barricades in accordance with approved standards.
• Responds to enquiries and concerns from the public and contractors.
• Performs repairs to sewer and water equipment as required.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of work performed.
• Complies with current Occupational Health and Safety regulations, including confined space entry procedures.
• Operates various types of equipment such as front end loader, skidsteer and water truck.
• Participates in on-going training, including operator certification training as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Three years' experience related to water or sewer systems

• Possession of Level 2 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification from the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board.
• Possession of Level 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification from the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board would be an asset.
• Level 3 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification from the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board would be an asset.
• Successful completion of the core training module for heavy equipment operation.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A or 3AG Driver's Licence.
• Current driver's abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Must comply with all safety related requirements.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles of sewer main operation and maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of the correct operating procedures and practices for all equipment and tools of the sewer main maintenance trade including industrial vacuum and high pressure water jetting equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the correct operating procedures and practices for all equipment and tools related to hydro-excavation.
• Knowledge of related Corporate safety policies, regulations, bylaws, standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as applied to sewer main maintenance, including traffic control regulations and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to operate sewer main maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform confined entries complete with necessary fall protection equipment and air quality monitoring equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

City of Saskatoon