Delta Public Works Sewer Maintenance Employee

Sewer and Wastewater:

ABC – Association of Boards of Certification
APWA – American Public Works Association
BCWWA – BC Water & Waste Association
CPWA – Canadian Public Works Association
CWWA – Canadian Water and Wastewater Association
ISWA – International Waste Association
PWABC – Public Works Association of B.C.
SWANA – Solid Waste Association of North America
WCWWA – Western Canada Water & Wastewater

Sewer and Wastewater

Keep BC Pure with a Job in our Sewer and Wastewater Sector

Sewer and Wastewater is a critically important service which ensures the health and safety of both the public and the environment. The Sewer and Wastewater sector provides  a rewarding and challenging career, with many opportunities to learn the latest technology, work with new materials and practice newly acquired skills.

 

What are some of the responsibilities of a Sewer and Wastewater Worker?

  • Install sewer and waster water systems
  • Maintain sewer and waste water systems
  • Implement emergency procedures for sewer systems
  • Inspect sewer and waste water systems
  • Record inspection data
  • Inspect meters, gauges, pumps, and control panels
  • Perform lab duties for water/wastewater facilities
  • Operate and maintain pumps, control panels, chlorinators, and chemical feed pumps
  • Inspect lift stations
  • Monitors and repair plant equipment
  • Locate and repair sewer mains
  • Maintain fire hydrants, wellhouse structures and water towers
  • Run quality control tests for lab certification
  • Read and maintain electrical and water meters
  • Perform grounds maintenance