Environmental Services Operator - Utility

Our City Our Future

St. Johns 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. Johns is committed to recruiting worldclass 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. Johns 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. Johns a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. Johns is presently recruiting for the temporary position of Environmental Service Operator Utility with the Water and Wastewater Division. This position will run from April 2025 November 2025.

Accountabilities

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.

Qualifications

Education: Candidates must possess High School Diploma or equivalent.

Education: Three 3 years experience in construction and/or maintenance of underground water and sewer infrastructure where the primary and most common task performed by the applicant involves physical infrastructure installation and/or repairs (typically performed in a trench).

Other: The successful applicant will be required to obtain certification as Class I Water Distribution Operator and Class I Wastewater Collection Operator. The applicant will be required to enroll in the first available courses for each certification upon obtaining the necessary prerequisites for the course.

Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License.

During the selection process applicants must complete a written test on topics related to construction and/or maintenance of underground water and sewer infrastructure as well as a Cognitive Abilities Test.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be medically certified to be able to safely wear a respirator. Must remain clean shaven while working in this classification.

Hours of Work

Utility Crew provides 24 hour operational coverage. Shift work includes days evenings overnights weekends and statutory holidays. A combination of 8 hour and 12 hour shifts may be required. During summer operations shift schedules may change often to accommodate vacation relief.

Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 569 or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. Johns does not accept applications in person by email fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. Johns is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the communitys diversity.