Maintenance Operator - Water Treatment Plant

Position Description

The Maintenance Operator at the City of Peterborough Water Treatment Plant is responsible for maintenance and relief operation of our Class IV Water Treatment Plant including the Process Waste or other facilities as required.  Working on a rotating shift, the Maintenance Operator WTP is responsible for monitoring and operating pumping stations, water storage facilities and remote operation of hydraulic electrical generating plants.  This position will also be required to perform various laboratory, maintenance, clerical, customer service and dispatches as required and may also be required to be on standby. 

Qualifications and Other Pertinent Details 

• Graduate of a 2-year community college program or equivalent.
• Water Treatment Operator Class 2 Certificate of Competency (including successful passing of exams) under the Ministry of Ontario O. Reg 128/04 (Operator Licensing).
• Operator in Training Certificate of Competency in Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution is required.
• Valid Millwright certification considered an asset.
• Experience in operating a Class 2, 3 or 4 surface Water Treatment plant is required.  

Hourly Rate:  $34.98 per hour

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 25-P-117 on the file as well as in the subject line, no later than 11:59 p.m (midnight) on January 16, 2026, to recruiting@peterborough.ca.

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