Water Wastewater Operator
Posting Id 3394
Department Community Services
Division Public Works Operations
Section Water and Wastewater
Shift Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Rate of Pay $34.59 - $43.18 Hourly
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Replacement/New Position Replacement for Existing Vacancy
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 10/01/2026
Application Deadline 10/18/2026
Position Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor, Water and Wastewater, you will be responsible for the maintenance and operations of Water and Wastewater infrastructure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Water Quality Sampling
- Wastewater and Storm Effluent Sampling
- Maintenance and repair to water, wastewater, and storm infrastructure
- Confined space entry
- Respond and investigate sewer backups and storm flooding
- Visual inspection of sanitary, storm manhole and valve chambers
- Restoration Activities; sodding, concrete, interlock, and asphalt placement
- Traffic control and signage set up
- Sanitary sewer flushing
- Supervise contractor during infrastructure repairs
- Interacting with EMS, YRPH, MOL, Council and the public
- Watermain flushing
- Fire Flow testing
- Perform utility (water, wastewater, storm) locates
- Hydrant meter service and installation
- Customer Service water off/on, water quality complaints
- Perform regulatory sampling for lead, THM’s, Nitrates and Chlorine residual
- UV system inspection
- Perform inspection of PRV, drain and air valves
- Camera inspections of wastewater and storm infrastructure
- Inspection and maintenance of lift stations
- Cross connection investigation and remediation
- Provide spills response and cleanup; interact with MOECC and SAC
- Operate heavy equipment (e.g., dump truck, loader, flusher, backhoe, compressor, etc.)
- All duties must be performed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act and associated Regulations, City policies, procedures and practices
- Available for standby and shift work
- Other duties as assigned
- This position requires you to obtain Water Distribution Subsystem Class 2 and Wastewater Collection Class 2 within 3 years of hire
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Level 1 Certified is required
- First Aid CPR and AED training is an asset
- Spills Response Training is an asset
- Riggers Licence is an asset
- Trench Training is an asset
- Propane Training is an asset
- Book 7 Training is an asset
- 2 years prior experience is required
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Successful completion of the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) Entry-Level Course for Drinking Water Operators
- Ontario Class "G" driver license in good standing and must provide a current satisfactory Ontario driver's abstract from the M.T.O.
- Ability to obtain an Ontario Class "DZ" driver license within 6 months of the date of hire at the expense of the successful applicant
- Demonstrated experience in water distribution, wastewater collection systems and sanitary pump station maintenance
- Demonstrates the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage, and service
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and keep records and read and interpret engineering drawings
- General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and sewer use by-laws
- Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions, including confined space entry
- Ability to work overtime in accordance with the provisions of the C.U.P.E. Local 905 Collective Agreement
- The shifts and hours are subject to change at management’s discretion in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement
- Compensation will be determined based on the certification level of the successful applicant
- The successful candidate will also be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check within one month of commencing the position. This position is a member of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (C.U.P.E.).
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
- Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position
- Adverse weather and site conditions, including confined space entry
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
