Overview
Environmental Services Operator – Sewer Jet Jobs in St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada at City of St. John’s
Title: Environmental Services Operator – Sewer Jet
Company: City of St. John’s
Location: St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Our City, Our Future
St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.
The Opportunity
The City of St. John's is presently recruiting for the full-time temporary position of Environmental Service Operator – Sewerjet with the Water and Wastewater Division. This position will be effective April 2026 until November 28, 2026.
Accountabilities
- Clean sanitary and storm sewer pipes, manholes, catch basins/inlets, storm outfalls, and
residential laterals using sewer jet.
- Use camera system to inspect sanitary and storm sewer pipes, manholes, and residential
sewer laterals.
- Record defects and other conditions identified in the sanitary and sewer systems or
residential sewer laterals.
- Repair and maintain sanitary and storm sewers, and associated infrastructure.
- Repair and maintain sanitary, storm sewer and water service laterals.
- Conduct inspections of catch basins, headwalls, and spillways, including removal of
debris.
- Provide electronic, written or verbal reports as required.
- Interpret plans as required to carry out works.
- Estimate job materials as required to carry out the works.
- Locate and trace existing infrastructure as required.
- Maintain and service Infrastructure Division equipment as required.
- Clear or shovel snow from hydrants. Thaw hydrants and house services as required.
- Assist with the lifting of large objects such as valves, valve boxes, manhole, and catch
basin covers, valve keys, generators, pumps, pipes, etc.
- Operate water valves.
- Perform necessary labour work in performance of duties.
- Use jackhammer when repairing or installing water and sewer infrastructure.
- Perform driving duties as required.
- Carry out safety procedures as required for the duties
- Other duties as assigned
The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess High School Diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years experience in construction and/or maintenance of underground water and sewer infrastructure where the primary and most common task performed by the applicant involves physical infrastructure installation and/or repairs (typically performed in a trench).
The successful applicant will be required to obtain certification as Class I Water Distribution Operator and Class I Wastewater Collection Operator. The applicant will be required to enroll in the first available courses for each certification upon obtaining the necessary prerequisites for the course.
Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License.
During the selection process, applicants must complete a written test on topics related to construction and/or maintenance of underground water and sewer infrastructure as well as a Cognitive Abilities Test.
This position is classified as safety sensitive. The City of St. John’s has a comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy to ensure fitness for work and the completion of a satisfactory alcohol and drug test is a mandatory pre-employment requirement.
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be medically certified to be able to safely wear a respirator. Must remain clean shaven while working in this classification.
Hours of Work
Weekend Shift Friday to Monday 8:00am to 6:00pm
Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 569, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.
This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.
