Sewer Maintainer (Wastewater Operator) (1 Vacancy)

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Sewer Maintainer (Wastewater Operator)

Reporting to: Supervisor, Public Works
Department: Public Works
Classification: PERMANENT Full Time/Unionized
Salary Range: $34.06/hour as per Schedule “A”
Hours of Work: As per CA.
Starting Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 p.m. November 24, 2026

Why City of Woodstock?

Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 50,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

• Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
• Competitive Wages,
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City,
• Training opportunities to support you in this role,
• And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre-tripInspection/Maintenance(5%):

• Performs pre-trip inspections.
• Inspects machinery prior to operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Reports complex repair issues.
• Orders parts as required.
• Ensures proper load securement of any hoses, chemical pails or other equipment.
• Maintain Hours of Service logs, completes tailboard and traffic protection plans.
• Performs other duties related to the Vactor Truck, such as, but not limited to:
  • Uses the water spray bar for dust control on gravel roads and sod/seeded lawns.
  • Fills the water tank.
  • Empties debris from the truck.
  • Regularly cleans the truck.

Maintenance(Flushing/Cleaning)Storm& Sanitary Infrastructure (65%):

• Drives and operates flusher/vacuum truck in a safe, responsible, and professional manner.
• Performs traffic control measures and completes required forms.
• Operates truck on and off road to access manholes for maintenance.
• Identifies and reports frequency of maintenance required on sanitary pipes.
• Tests and documents atmospheric condition of manholes and lines.
• Performs preventative maintenance cleaning and debris removal from sanitary and storm pipes using high pressure water nozzles and vacuum system.
• Responds to emergency mainline sanitary blockages, determines blockage location, and clears blockage using high pressure water nozzles.
• Cleans (rods, flushes, and vacuums) storm and sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and catch basins. This includes determining appropriate positioning of truck along with the correct equipment and method of cleaning to implement. Feeds and retrieves high pressure lines from pipes. Positions and operates vacuum boom to remove debris.
• Inspects manholes and catch basins to identify defects for future repairs and or advise supervisor for immediate action.
• Repairs or replaces damaged catch basins or maintenance covers.
• Documents structural defects, blockages and/or infiltrations.
• Creates work orders in electronic and hard copy form for sanitary sewer and catch basin cleaning and maintenance and for follow up repairs
• Assists with infrastructure mapping by measuring, inspecting, and/or verifying measurements.
• Performs dye tests on cave-in/sinkholes and reports findings and required repairs.
• Performs preliminary pipe assessment using closed circuit camera.
• Operates Boiler/Steamer to thaw frozen storm and sanitary pipes.
• Operates Flusher/Vacuum truck to remove debris from catch basins and Pumping Station wet wells, and to perform to perform hydro excavations.
• Responds to emergency flooding calls.
• Conducts dye tests on sanitary and storm sewers.
• Performs sewer and catch basin repairs work by entering manholes with safety equipment (Harness, testing equipment, Confined space entry protocols) and conducting the required repairs
• Performs brick and cement repair work in and around manholes and catch basins.
• Disposes of waste in accordance with procedures and MOE Certificate of Approval guidelines.

WaterCourseCleaning& Maintenance (5%):

• Monitors and inspects known problem areas during storms.
• Inspects and installs outlet grates. Measures and draws specifications for new grates.
• Retrieves lost items and animals from sewers.
• Responds to emergency flooding and uses large bypass pumps to minimize or prevent flood damage to private properties and homes.
• Respond to emergency spills, locates source of spill, sets up spill containment equipment, contacts Region and MOE Spills Action Center. Determines if spill contractor is required for cleanup and reports to Supervisor.
• Performs confined space entries into storm and sanitary systems to remove large debris and do minor repairs.

SanitaryService(10%):

• Responds to properties actively backed up with sewage.
• Inspects, assesses, and clears blockages. Determines blockage area, sewer pipe location and condition.
• Operates camera system to perform mainline and lateral sewer pipe inspections.
• Performs condition assessments inspections on storm and sanitary manholes and catch basins.

Ditches, Culverts, Daylighting and Other(10%):

• Inspects and surveys existing roadside ditches and driveway culverts. Creates checklist and maintenance schedule.
• Determines appropriate grade and amount of sediment/soil material to remove.
• Assesses culvert pipe condition and makes recommendation for repair/replacement.
• Determines and marks work area and submits for locates.
• Reviews locates prior to excavation.
• Drives dump truck to transport loose materials (e.g., soils).
• Slot trenching, daylighting and digging.
• Exposes telecommunication lines and utilities.
• Operates truck to dump contents of storage tank in drying bed. Maintains and cleans drying beds on regular basis to minimize odor.
• Removes accumulated sediment from road culvert and bridge inlets and outlets along stream reaches.
• Performs stream reach bank repairs and stabilization based on GRCA permits.
• Removal of large creek blockages and beaver dams requiring heavy equipment and GRCA Permits.

OtherDuties(5%):

• Provides technical guidance to other Sewer Maintainer staff related to sewer maintenance activities.
• Aids Sewer Maintainers with sewer repairs and SWMF cleanouts.
• Assist with bridge deck washing.
• Performs other duties associated with snow removal and is a resource for Operations during adverse weather emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent as determined by the Corporation.
• Must hold at minimum a valid Operator in training (OIT) for sanitary sewer collection with the ability to obtain a Class 1 sanitary collection operator license within two years.
• Valid Class “DZ” Drivers License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Past experience in a related area.
• Excellent physical condition.
• Must be able to safely operate the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck and perform other duties such as clean-up, mobilization and general maintenance of the equipment.

Safety

• Ensure safety procedures are being implemented while on the job as mandated by Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Be especially aware of traffic in the positioning and operation of truck in Streets and right of ways.
• Utilize, understand and adhere to the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 – Temporary Conditions.

Working Conditions:

Subject to working in all weather conditions. Required to do heavy lifting and dangerous work. The work requires balancing, climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 100 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, and walking. Ability to lift 50 lbs. overhead. The work may occasionally require entry and exit from confined spaces. Works regular hours and overtime as required.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [email protected]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check and reference checks as well as proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.
We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at https://cityofwoodstock.applytojob.com/.

We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Artificial intelligence tools may be used to help recruiters identify potential candidates on external platforms. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.