Utilities Maintenance Worker

Njoyn; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Township of Langley invites applications for a regular full-time Utilities Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Division, Utilities Operations Department. You will perform semi-skilled sanitary sewer construction, maintenance and repair tasks, assisting crews with safe work practices and exercising independent judgement.

Requirements include Grade 12 plus training and experience in water or sanitary sewer tasks, knowledge of tools and safety standards, and a valid BC driver’s license (Class 5

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by training courses and sound experience in water or sanitary sewer construction and maintenance tasks or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, tools/equipment used in sanitary sewer construction, repairs and maintenance
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards, safety precautions and standards applicable to utilities operations
• Ability to stay current with advances in sanitary sewer maintenance, repair and construction techniques
• Skill in the use and care of a variety of tools and equipment used
• BC Driver’s License Class 3 with Airbrake Endorsement or BC Driver’s License Class 5 (full privilege) with Heavy Trailer Endorsement (Code 20) are considered assets

Responsibilities

• Lift station wet well cleaning and maintenance
• Station and force main air valve maintenance
• Blowdown, valve and fan maintenance
• Sanitary sewage pump and storm water pump maintenance
• Lift station and mobile generator maintenance
• Perform related work as required

Skills

Experience in sewer maintenance

Tool handling

Safety awareness

Ability to learn and adapt

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent with training

EOCP Wastewater Collection – Level 1

Tools

BC Driver’s License Class 3 with Airbrake Endorsement

BC Driver’s License Class 5 with Heavy Trailer Endorsement (Code 20)

Job description

Job Overview

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Utilities Maintenance Worker to join our team of professionals in the Public Works Division, Utilities Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Utilities Operations, in this unionized position you will perform semi-skilled sanitary sewer construction, maintenance and repair tasks. This position performs a variety of tasks while assisting crews and exercising independent judgement, initiative and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lift station wet well cleaning and maintenance
• Station and force main air valve maintenance
• Blowdown, valve and fan maintenance
• Sanitary sewage pump and storm water pump maintenance
• Lift station and mobile generator maintenance
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by training courses and sound experience in water or sanitary sewer construction and maintenance tasks or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, tools/equipment used in sanitary sewer construction, repairs and maintenance
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards, safety precautions and standards applicable to utilities operations
• Ability to stay current with advances in sanitary sewer maintenance, repair and construction techniques
• Skill in the use and care of a variety of tools and equipment used
• BC Driver’s License Class 3 with Airbrake Endorsement or BC Driver’s License Class 5 (full privilege) with Heavy Trailer Endorsement (Code 20) are considered assets

Required Certifications/Licenses

Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.

• BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License and the Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.
• EOCP Wastewater Collection – Level 1