Environmental Services Operator - Utility

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Human Resources Division is presently accepting applications for the Full Time Permanent position of Environmental Services Operator - Utility, with the Department of Public Works, Water & Wastewater Division.

• Repair and maintain sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water mains and associated infrastructure. • Repair and maintain sanitary, storm sewer and water service laterals. • Carry out riverbank remedial works, improvements and maintenance. • Provide written or verbal reports as required. • Interpret plans as required to carry out works. • Estimate job materials as required to carry out the works. • Locate and trace existing infrastructure as required. • Maintain and service Environmental Services Division equipment as required. • Clear or shovel snow from hydrants. Thaw hydrants and house services as required. • Assist with the lifting of large objects such as valves, valve boxes, manhole, and catch basin covers, valve keys, generators, pumps, pipes, etc. • Operate water valves. • Perform necessary labour work in performance of duties. • Use jackhammer when repairing or installing water and sewer infrastructure. • Perform driving duties as required. • Carry out safety procedures as required for the duties

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.