Plant Operator (Water)

Job Title Plant Operator (Water)

Wage $29.48 – $39.51 hourly (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Overall Responsible Officer

Department Public Works

Location Distribution and Collection

Hours Temporary Full-time is 40 hours per week (up to 18 months)

Other Availability to respond to rotational on-call and stand-by shifts, seven days per week, as operations may require. Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes will be required, work location may vary.

Note: Employees will be placed on the grid based on the licence which they possess to the maximum class required by the plant in which they are working.

Job Description

• Assist in ensuring water distribution infrastructure, wastewater collection infrastructure and water and/or wastewater treatment systems, including leachate systems, are operated in compliance with all applicable legislation
• Perform repairs, installations, replacements and mainte...