Water - Water Operator - Distribution - Class I
Workforce Development · Posted Nov 4, 2026
- Belle River, Ontario, Canada
- On-site
- Full-time · Entry
- CA$36–CA$38 per hour
- 1+ years
The Water Distribution Operator Class I will be involved in all aspects of maintaining the municipal water distribution system, including maintenance work on water mains, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, valves, backflow prevention devices, trucks and equipment.
Compensation
$36.44 to $38.16 (2026 rates)
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair water mains, water services, water meters, fire hydrants, valves, backflow prevention devices, trucks and equipment.
- Conduct regularly scheduled and ad-hoc inspections of the distribution lines, and valves and ensure they are maintained and inspected in accordance with the Ontario Water license, MOECC and other governing legislation and according to approved standards and practices.
- Assist in the installation of water mains and appurtenances, water services, water meters, and backflow prevention devices.
- Repairs to water meters
- Perform water locates as needed.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent GED
- completion of 2 year Environmental Technician program
- Nice to have: Class II Water Distribution Certificate