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Reporting to the Utility Lead Hand, the Operator 1 and Operator 2 duties include assisting other members of the Utilities section of the Public Works department with surface and groundwater capture, treatment, and distribution system operation and maintenance; operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and treatment facilities; operation of a variety of mobile equipment common to a municipal Public Works department; and performing the duties of a Truckdriver/Labourer.
The Operator 2 may also perform the duties of Utility Lead Hand in the absence of the Utility Lead Hand.

POSTING TYPE: Internal, 2 positions
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
HOURS OF WORK: 40-hour work week, as per schedule

OPERATOR 1

HOURLY RATE Operator 1 - $37.91 per hour, Pay Grade 6 - Schedule "B" Outside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

  • Grade 12 Diploma or GED

 LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

  • Valid Class three (3) BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
  • Valid Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certification as:
    • Water Distribution 1 (WD1) Operator or,
    • Water Treatment 1 (WT1) Operator.
    • Wastewater Collection 1 (WWC1) Operator or,
    • Wastewater Treatment 1 (WWT1) Operator.
    • Cross Connection Assembly Tester
    • Chlorine Handler’s certificate equivalent to that issued by the BCWWA
    • Approved training in Confined Space Awareness
    • Approved Ground Disturbance Level 1

EXPERIENCE

  • Two (2) years’ Municipal Public Works experience, or work experience of a similar nature in private industry, including:         
    • One (1) year direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of water distribution and/or treatment systems or,
    • One (1) year direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of wastewater collection and/or treatment systems.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

  • Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection system; wastewater collection and treatment operating principles and practices.
  • Ability to identify possible and probable causes associated with water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and storm sewer collection system problems, blockages and failures.
  • Knowledge of safety hazards associated with working in and around water distribution and wastewater collection systems and appropriate safe work procedures.
  • Knowledge of safe work procedures, appropriate signage and work site protection when working on travelled road surfaces.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Intermediate level word processing and spreadsheet ability.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in the exchange of routine information with utility companies, City employees, contractors and the public.
  • Degree of initiative and sound judgement.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC, Occupational Health and Safety Rules, WHMIS and TDG.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Committed to pursuing and attending on-going training and educational opportunities relevant to the position.
  • Available to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

 

OPERATOR 2

HOURLY RATE Operator 2 - $41.35 per hour, Pay Grade 8 - Schedule "B" Outside Employees

    EDUCATION

    • Grade 12 Diploma or GED

    LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

    • Valid Class three (3) BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
    • Valid Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certification as:
      • Water Distribution 2 (WD2) Operator or,
      • Water Treatment 2 (WT2) Operator.
      • Wastewater Collection 2 (WWC2) Operator or,
      • Wastewater Treatment 2 (WWT2) Operator.
      • Cross Connection Assembly Tester
      • Chlorine Handler’s certificate equivalent to that issued by the BCWWA
      • Approved training in Confined Space Entry Level 1
      • Approved Ground Disturbance Level 1

    EXPERIENCE

    • Five (5) years’ Municipal Public Works experience, or work experience of a similar nature in private industry, including:         
      • Three (3) years’ direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of water distribution and/or treatment systems or,
      • Three (3) years’ direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of wastewater collection and/or treatment systems.

    SPECIFIC SKILLS

    • High knowledge of water distribution and waste water collection system; wastewater collection and treatment operating principles and practices.
    • Ability to identify possible and probable causes associated with water distribution, waste water collection and treatment, and storm sewer collection problems, blockages and failures.
    • High knowledge of safety hazards associated with working in and around water distribution and waste water collection systems and appropriate safe work procedures.
    • High knowledge of safe work procedures, appropriate signage and work site protection when working on travelled road surfaces.
    • Excellent organization and time management skills.
    • Intermediate level word processing and spreadsheet ability.
    • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
    • Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in the exchange of routine information with utility companies, City employees, contractors and the public.
    • SCADA operating principles and application.
    • High degree of initiative and sound judgement.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
    • Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC, Occupational Health and Safety Rules, WHMIS and TDG.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Committed to pursuing and attending on-going training and educational opportunities relevant to the position.
    • Available to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
    • Respond to emergency callouts and undertake responsibilities specific to Disaster Services.

     

    CLOSING DATE       11/04/2026