Lethbridge: Offering up a Great Future

Our Water Treatment Plant Operators love working at the City of Lethbridge because we:

• Are an enthusiastic and skilled team of professionals
• Embrace new ideas and lead innovative initiatives
• Offer a competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Demonstrate a strong emphasis on family
• Offer unlimited potential for personal growth and great training opportunities
• Enjoy a small town atmosphere with big city amenities
• Work in one of the warmest and most sun-filled locations in Canada
• Are a proud supplier of safe and reliable  drinking water to our community

Why would you want to work anywhere else? Our Water Treatment Plant has a permanent opening for a:

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Posting # 08-113

The Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the operation and control of the water plant in order to ensure that residents have safe and clean water in accordance with provincial and municipal legislation, policies and standards.  Responsibilities include water analysis, chemical addition, confirming calibration of on-line instruments, maintaining plant records and logs, process trouble shooting, monitoring the performance of equipment and storage facilities and assisting with maintenance duties. Maintenance duties include general preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment and facilities.

We are looking for individuals with:

• A diploma in Water Treatment Technology and/or Alberta Water Treatment Certification a minimum of Level II
• Accurate record-keeping and information reporting skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A demonstrated attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including previous experience with SCADA
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, chemicals and equipment used in a WTP
• The ability to work in a team environment
• The ability to perform physical tasks and skill in the use of a variety of tools
• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Willingness to work rotating and replacement shifts as required

Please note: Salary range is $24.29/hr to $26.66/hr dependant on certification level.

For further information on this opportunity contact

Dave Kubik at: (403) 320-3872.

To apply, forward a cover letter and resume by July 18, 2008 referencing posting 08-113 to:

Human Resources, City of Lethbridge

6th Floor, 910 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta  T1J 0P6

Fax: (403) 320-9369        

E-mail: humanresources@lethbridge.ca

Check out our website at: www.lethbridge.ca

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