Position – Distribution / Collection Operator (Water/Sewer)
Please explain why you are interested
in this position.
What did you do to prepare for this
interview?
Describe your experience in water
distribution and sewer collection
work.
You respond to a complaint of dirty
water. What do you look for, and how
do you respond?
Describe your process for operating
and winterizing a fire hydrant, and
explain why we use a diffuser and
sodium bisulphite when flushing
hydrants.
You see water surfacing on a front
lawn. What steps do you take?
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Are you physically capable of lifting
25kg, opening manholes, working in
trenches, and in wet/sewage
conditions?
Are you available for overtime,
weekends, and emergency on-call
shifts?
How do you ensure safety on the job,
especially when working near traffic?
Can you describe a time when you had
to work as part of a team to solve a
complex problem? What was your
role?
Tell me about a time you had to
manage a conflict or disagreement at
work. How did you handle it?
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Describe a time you made a mistake at
work. What happened, and how did
you handle it?
Do you have any questions for us?