Utilities Maintenance - Operator 1

The City of Courtenay invites applications for a full-timeposition of "Utilities Maintenance – Operator 1”. This is a full-time, union position subject to the terms and conditions in the collective agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556.

Working as part of a cooperative team effort, and through the use of manual labour and powered equipment and tools, the Utilities Maintenance – Operator 1 constructs and/or installs, inspects, maintains, cleans and repairs various components of the City’s water distribution, wastewater collection and storm water conveyance systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or equivalency
• Possess current Certification from the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) as a Water Distribution System Operator - Level I and/or a Wastewater Collection System Operator - Level I
• Valid BC Class 3 Drivers License with Air Endorsement
• Criminal Record Check
• Sound (3 years) experience safely and effectively working in a municipal utilities environment, including hands on experience of installation, maintenance and repair of water main, valves, hydrants, meters, sewer main, storm mains, lift stations, pumps, manholes, and other related distribution/collection/conveyance systems components.
• Some experience in the safe operation of heavy equipment (Combination Sewer Cleaner/Hydro-Vac truck, Front End Loader, Dump Truck, etc) within the last three (3) years.
• Sound knowledge of proper construction and maintenance practices related to utilities infrastructure
• Sound knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and procedures related to water distribution systems including standard methods for bacteriological sampling and testing, cross-connection control and disinfection
• Some knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principles
• Basic office computer skills
• Ability to interpret and apply City bylaws, policies, procedures, system diagrams and mapping, and construction standards and specifications
• Ability to create and maintain manual and/or computerized records, and report/interpret data information
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in an independent manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships within a team-oriented operation
• Ability to frequently perform heavy manual labour over long periods of time and frequently work in potentially hazardous working conditions such as heavy traffic areas, trenches, chambers, and other confined spaces

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRING

• First Aid Emergency Level - Industry and CPR Level A Certification; Traffic Control training; WHMIS Certification; Equipment Operator's training, Confined Spaces Training, Asbestos Handling, Forklift training, and other job-related safety training
• BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) Membership

The current hourly wage rate is $36.16.  This is a full-time position; start date to be determined.

If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application – Utilities Maintenance – Operator 1”.  To submit your application, click on the “Apply” button below.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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