WWT Maintenance


Competition Number: 2025-03
Salary Range: $32.51 / hour as outlined in the GMWC – CUPE Local 5217 Collective
Agreement.
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: December 13, 2024


TransAqua serves the three area Municipalities of Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview with a major
network of collector sewers, Wastewater Pumping Stations, a Wastewater Treatment Facility and
a Composting Facility. TransAqua is responsible for the environmental stewardship associated
with wastewater treatment, planning and regulatory requirements and is continuously supporting
regional planning, economic development and quality of life for the communities of Moncton,
Dieppe and Riverview. Its mission is “To collect and treat wastewater in a reliable, cost-efficient
and environmentally responsible manner.” The Greater Moncton Wastewater Commission is an
equal opportunity Employer that currently has a vacancy for a WWT Maintenance postion to begin
full time employment on January 6, 2025.


Job Overview:


Reporting directly to the Operations Manager while working with other Plant maintenance and
electrical personnel and the management team, the WWT Maintenance postion is responsible for
the general upkeep of equipment and facilities of the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Collector
System, Composting Toilets and related equipment on the regular schedule as determined by the
manager. As a secondary function, the Operator will do operational duties such as on-call
operator rotations or other daily routine activities in maintaining & operating the plant effectively
& efficiently.


This position, as does all team members, carries with it a responsibility to nurture, promote and
champion TransAqua’s safety program.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Performs assigned construction and maintenance labour intensive tasks related to
    wastewater conveyance, pumping and treatment and compost operations.
  • Operates and maintains the tools and equipment required to complete construction and
    maintenance functions, including motor vehicles with attachments to complete assigned
    tasks.
  • Inspect and operate unit operations and processes of the WWTF, WWPS’s, Collection
    System and Compost Facility.
  • Respond/inform/coordinate actions required to address improper operations identified
    during daily inspections or alarms generated by the SCADA.
  • Coordinate the purchase of chemicals required for wastewater and biosolids treatments;
  • Once Class 1 WWT certification is achieved, participate in the On-Call Crew on a
    rotational basis.
  • Prepare emergency contact sheet for staff, area municipalities and septage haulers.
  • Prepare monthly reports of operations and maintains adequate records as required.
  • Assist in the development of operations and maintenance manual, Emergency
    Preparedness and Response Plan.
  • Develop, review and maintain lock-out / tag-out procedures.
  • Conduct tours of the facility as per schedule.
  • Perform work that complies with all safety rules and legislation, including Acts (Occupational
    Health and Safety) and Regulations pertaining to the operation of equipment, special
    procedures and on-the-job safety practices.
  • Carry out high quality and safe work in accordance with recognized workplace standards.
  • Strive to ensure attention to quality and safety in all work, including safety of the general
    public who use the infrastructure or systems involved (e.g. Riverfront Trail – manholes).
  • Undertake and coordinate any emergency responses and work to ensure the GMWC
    systems are fully functional.
  • Oversee work by local contractors hired to carry out work for GMWC. Review daily
    timesheets and material usage and confirm.
  • Maintain index/list of capital projects list and related documents.
  • Ensure technical archives are up to date.
  • Maintain open communications with the Operations Manager regarding wastewater
    conveyance, pumping and treatment and compost operations, make recommendations
    for repairs and improvements.
  • Participates in special projects as assigned.
  • Participates as a skilled and knowledgeable team member and participates in the
    development of project management plans for the work team.
  • Assists in the implementation and maintenance of preventative maintenance schedules
    for equipment related to the operation of the WWTF, WWPS’s, Collection System and
    Compost Facility.
  • Carries out specialized tasks in accordance with the project management plan.
  • Helps prepare for operational changes.
  • Provides input on personal training and educational requirements.
  • Participates in available training programs and courses.
  • Participates in the preparation of work plans, responds to verbal and written instructions,
    provides feedback on the progress of work, and contributes to work team communications.
  • Completes standard report forms and checklists, as applicable.
     

This job specification seeks to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed and is
not intended to reflect all duties and responsibilities of the job. In addition to the above noted
duties and responsibilities, an emphasis is placed on communications, planning, people skills
and utilization of applicable technologies.


Working Conditions:


TransAqua offers the following working conditions and benefits:


Employees are required to work 8-hour shifts from Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and
5:00pm and scheduled and unscheduled overtime. At times WWT Maintenance personnel
perform strenuous physical labour for extended periods of time requiring physical strength and
endurance. Other working conditions include lifting heavy loads, performing tasks in high or
confined areas, moving on rough or unsteady surfaces, and making repetitive movements such
as bending or lifting. Employees are exposed to a variety of weather conditions (e.g., rain, snow
and extremes of heat and cold), construction sites, heavy traffic, vibration, noise, dust, chemicals,
a variety of construction materials, paint, grease, oil, noxious odours, fumes and potentially
hazardous materials.
 

  • Competitive Wages
  • 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental benefits
  • Group RRSP contributions of 8% employee / 8% Commission
  • 3 weeks vacation after the first year
     

Essential and Desirable Qualifications:
The preferred candidate:

  • Post-secondary diploma in any trade or technical field is required; and
  • A minimum 2 years of related industrial workplace experience.
     

The following certifications are considered to be an asset:

  • Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level I;
  • Wastewater Collection Operator Certification Level I;
  • Emergency First Aid / CPR – Certification;
  • Confined Space Entry Certification;
  • WHIMS Certification;
  • Fall Arrest Certification.
  • Bilingual – French/English.
     

Qualified applicants should submit their resume by December 13, 2024 to:
TransAqua - Greater Moncton Wastewater Commission
355 Hillsborough Road
Riverview, NB
E1B 1S5
Email: sdoucette@transaqua.ca
www.transaqua.ca

WWT Maintenance External - January 2025.pdf