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The handling of water and wastewater is an increasingly important profession in today's environment-conscious society. Water and Wastewater Operators serve their community by providing a safe drinking water supply and reliable sanitation services. It is a stable career, with positions available in communities of all sizes.

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Uncertified Operator
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Closing: 06/16/25
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City of Yorkton

Uncertified Operator-Enviro 
Competition Number 2025-34 

This position reports directly to the Waterworks Managers. Preference will be given 
to the candidate who possess water or wastewater certification or experience. 
Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Water and 
    Wastewater Treatment Plants and associated appurtenances.
  • Perform skilled work to control treatment processes along with detailed 
    sampling, monitoring & analysis of water, wastewater, and processing 
    streams.  
  • Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System Maintenance; 
    maintenance of Water and Wastewater Treatment infrastructure including 
    associated appurtenances, etc.
  • Utility Services & Operation; scheduled meter services, cross connection 
    control, residential supply management, etc.
  • Knowledgeable in the use of computers and computer programs.
  • The successful candidate must work rotational, non-standard hours, which 
    consist of shift work, nights, evenings, and weekends; including stand-by and 
    callouts. 

Experience:  

  • Trade and Secondary Education Equivalencies may be considered.
  • Preference will be given to individuals with experience and/or education in 
    the water/wastewater field and boiler operation.
  • The position includes physical demands which include but are not limited to: 
    a large number of stairs, tank cleaning and use of a self-contained breathing 
    apparatus (SCBA). 

Qualifications:  
     Uncertified Operator: 

  • Minimum of Grade 12 or Equivalency as determined by Saskatchewan 
    Education, preference given to those with a diploma in Civil Engineering or 
    Water Science Technology or equivalent.  
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license
  • Possess and maintain R.C.M.P. security clearance
  • Obtain and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Fireman’s Boiler Certificate
  • Obtain and maintain valid SCBA, First Aid, CPR, SCOT/WHMIS, Air Brakes, 
    OH&S levels 1 & 2, SCSA, Confined Space, and H2S Alive Certificates. 

Please see attached job description for further details.