Assistant Sewer Equipment Operator

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipal government in Kelowna is hiring an Assistant Sewer Equipment Operator. The role requires operating specialized sewer cleaning equipment and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must hold a high school diploma, an EOCP Certification in Wastewater Collection Level I, and a Class 3 BC Drivers License. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage of $35.60 and requires flexibility to work in various conditions and perform manual labor as needed.

Qualifications

• Environmental Operators Certification – Wastewater Collection Level I is essential.
• Must possess a BC Drivers License – Class 3 with Air Ticket.
• Experience operating sewer cleaning and inspection equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain sewer cleaning inspection equipment including vacuum trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance and assessments of wastewater systems.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding sewer maintenance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

EOCP Certification – Wastewater Collection Level I

Tools

Tandem Axle truck

CCTV camera unit

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on December 23, 2025.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Please ensure that you have a Driver's Abstract to attach, as this is a required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver's Licence”.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CK53890P

Position Title

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 2

Position Type

Position Type FT

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If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Department Wastewater Collection Operations (DP194)

Department Name

Department Name Wastewater

Branch

Branch Wastewater Treatment (BR195)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

Bring your experience and EOCP certification as an Assistant Sewer Equipment Operator. You are responsible for the safe driving and operation of a Tandem Axle combination Jet/Vacuum truck along with performing the daily inspection, maintenance and operation of a variety of power tools and sewer equipment. You offer excellent customer service skills and are able to be flexible and adaptable to adjust to the changing situations.

Duties - Union

· Operates and maintains specialized sewer cleaning and inspection equipment, including high-pressure flusher/vacuum trucks; rodding equipment, root-cutters and other specialized attachments, a computerized CCTV camera unit and other equipment related to sewer maintenance.

· Enters confined spaces to perform routine maintenance and assessment of systems.

· Cleans and clears pipes, manholes, catch basins, wet wells, etc. Performs minor repairs to the systems.

· Responds to alarms

· Reads and interprets maps, drawings and utility records.

· Responds to enquiries from the public.

· Utilizing customized computer systems, performs data entry, updates mapping and generates reports.

Results and Activities - Non union

• High school graduation or equivalent

• Environmental Operators Certification – Wastewater Collection Level I

• Experience

• BC Drivers License – Class 3 with Air Ticket

• City of Kelowna Certification (on designated equipment/trucks)

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Sitting, driving, walking on hard surfaces or on uneven surfaces, climbing in/out of jet/vac truck, climbing ladders, lifting, pulling up to 60kg, carrying, dirty work (sewage), working in all weather and seasonal conditions, day or night work, working around loud noises, shovelling/digging, Confined space entries, working in traffic and construction sites

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on December 23, 2025.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Please ensure that you have a Driver’s Abstract to attach, as this is a required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver's Licence”.

Additional Hiring Information

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $35.60 per hour

Posting Date

Posting Date 12/17/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 01/04/2026

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day

Standard Hours per Day 8

Hours of Work

Work Location

Work Location PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE/ YARD

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have either a grade 12 diploma or GED certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have an EOCP Sewer Collection Level I Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In Progress
• * How many hours do you have operating a tandem axle truck?
  • None
  • 1 to 500 hours
  • 501 to 1000 hours
  • 1001 to 2000 hours
  • More than 2000 hours
• * How many hours do you have operating Jet/Vac (combination) sewer equipment?
  • None
  • 1 to 500 hours
  • 501 to 2000 hours
  • More than 2000 hours
• * How many hours of experience do you have operating and maintaining a wastewater/stormwater collection system?
  • zero
  • Less than 1000
  • Less than 3000
  • Less than 10,000
  • More than 10,000