Cochrane posts permanent water and wastewater operator job; deadline July 16

The Town of Cochrane has posted a permanent, full-time water and wastewater operator job, with applications due by 3 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026, and the posting set to remain open until the position is filled.

The operator role is tied to Cochrane’s water and wastewater systems and includes regular on-call work. The posting also lists required certifications and a pay range, details that may be of interest to residents considering municipal work or tracking staffing in local infrastructure services.

The position is within the town’s Infrastructure Services Department and reports to the Environmental Services and Compliance Supervisor.

According to the job summary, the operator is responsible for the safe and compliant delivery of Cochrane’s water and wastewater services.

Duties listed include operating a water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant, and maintenance of a distribution system and collection system on a rotation.

The posted pay range is $31.69 to $37.86 per hour. The position includes benefits and a defined benefit pension.

Hours are listed as 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with on-call work required. The posting says the operator must be available for overtime and on-call assignments 24 hours a day, seven days a week, consistent with the collective agreement, and required to be on-call 24 hours a day on a weekly rotation.

Minimum qualifications listed include valid Water Treatment Class 3, Water Distribution Class 1, Wastewater Treatment Class 2, and Wastewater Collection Class 2 certifications. Applicants with a valid Water Treatment Class 2 or 1 may also be considered.

Other requirements include a valid chlorine handling certificate and working knowledge and application of Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Alarm Dialer systems.

The posting also requires a valid Class “D” licence with “Z” endorsement, or the ability to obtain the Class “D” with “Z” within six months of hire, along with a valid Class G driver’s licence.