City of Calgary is Looking For Confined Entry Operator at Calgary, AB Full Time

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits . Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Under direct supervision of the Senior Operator in Confined Entry, the Confined Entry Operator performs the following duties:

Prepare to enter confined spaces by reviewing blueprints, engineering plans and section books, confirming required services and setting up job site and equipment (e.g. traffic set-up, tripod, harness, winch and SCBA) for employees entering the confined space.

Work as the Spotter, constantly watching the employee in the confined space, or enter confined space (e.g. manholes and storm pipes), test, monitor and control gas and oxygen levels (e.g. venting), walk around and record conditions.

Install and repair water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructures such as skimming weirs in storm water ducts, repairing manholes (e.g. installing inverts, benching steps and down drops and removing obstructions) and installing flow metering and sampling equipment.

Work with City partners to install, maintain and monitor flow metering and sampling equipment to obtain industrial sampling for lab.

Complete documentation such as Confined Entry Permits, daily journals and records documenting gas readings.

Qualifications

A High School diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED) with at least 4 years water/wastewater utility experience.

A valid Class 3 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent) with Q endorsement.

Applicants must successfully complete Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) training.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to use software and desktop or remote devices.

Excellent interpersonal and adaptability skills are required to succeed in this position.

Pre-employment Requirements

Must obtain a City of Calgary operator’s permit

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Union: CUPE Local 37

Business Unit: Water Services

Position Type: 4 Permanent

Location: Various

Compensation: $33.56 – 37.17 per hour

Days of Work: Shifts vary to provide 24/7 coverage.

Shifts are 9.5 – 12 hours

Hours of work: Non-standard 38 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: August 8, 2023

Job ID #: 308045