Licensed Millwright, Wastewater

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a Grade 12 Diploma and 4 years’ maintenance experience; preferably in water or wastewater environment. Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid Industrial Maintenance Millwright Certificate (433A)
• Must be in possession of a Wastewater Treatment OIT Certificate or obtain same within 6 months of hire. The successful completion of the Class I Wastewater Treatment exam with the ability to obtain the Class 1 Wastewater Treatment License within 48 months of the start date.
• A valid Class G drivers licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• Able to understand equipment manufacturers’ schematic drawings, interpret design drawings and operating and maintenance manuals.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work effectively in an empowered team environment.
• Able to perform physical requirements to safely and effectively complete required duties, including heavy manual labour in adverse conditions over long periods of time. (E.g. lifting, bending, kneeling work in confined spaces, working at heights, on scaffolding and in all types of conditions including inclement weather).
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, electric and pneumatic actuators, motors, gears, hydraulics, mechanical drives, speed reducers and other related equipment.