Reporting to the Manager Water Services/ORO. The Water Employee, independently, or as part of the Water Services Division team, will perform a multitude of skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including the operation of heavy machinery, locating and metering equipment. The Water Employee utilizes GIS mapping software and applies their working knowledge in interpreting blueprints/drawings to aide in the construction, repair and maintenance of the water distribution system as well as various public buildings and facilities. The Water Employee collaborates with private contractors as authorized and oversees and inspects the work to ensure projects are performed and completed as planned. Other duties include maintaining work and preventative maintenance records, addressing public inquires and customer billing issues, completing infrastructure locates per Ontario One Call. On a regular basis, the Water Employee liaises with municipal staff, contractors/suppliers, Ministry officials / inspectors, auditors and the general public maintaining co-operative working relationships with all groups. To ensure compliance and conformance to current standards legislated by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks the Water Employee is required to maintain detailed and concise records and logs.
