Utility/Equipment Operator

Village of Lumby; Lumby; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits after 90-day Prob

15% in lieu during probation

Job summary

Village of Lumby is seeking a Utility/Equipment Operator to manage day-to-day operation, testing and maintenance of the water and sewer distribution systems. Reporting to the Public Works Working Foreman, you will handle the water treatment and distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems, operating a range of heavy equipment and performing truck driver labourer duties including snowplowing.

Position requires five years municipal experience with water/sewer work, Grade 12 or GED, EOCP

Qualifications

• Five years of municipal works experience, with three years in water/sewer maintenance and/or installation.
• Grade 12 education or GED.
• EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution Operator or Level 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with air endorsement.
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the water treatment and distribution system, and the sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and perform truck driver/labourer duties including snowplow work.

Skills

Municipal works experience

Water/sewer maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12 / GED

EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution or Level 1 Wastewater Operator

Class 5 Driver's License with air endorsement

Job description

Utility/Equipment Operator
Village of Lumby

Department: Public Works Department

Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day operation, testing and maintenance of the water and sewer distribution systems

Direct Supervisor: Public Works Working Foreman

Pay Rate: $36.68/hour (2026) based on a 40-hour work week. Plus, a competitive benefit package (after 90-day Probation) 15% in lieu during probation period.

Job Description: Reporting to the Public Works Working Foreman, the Utility/Equipment Operator position maintains the water treatment and distribution system, sanitary sewer treatment and collection system and the storm sewer collection system; operates a variety of mobile heavy and small equipment common to municipal Public Works Department and perform the duties of a truck driver/labourer including snowplow work.

See the Village of Lumby website (lumby.ca) for the full job details.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of municipal works experience, three years of direct hands‑on work experience with water and sewer maintenance and/or installation with the treatment and collection systems.
• Completion of Grade 12 education or G.E.D.
• Possess a minimum of a valid EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution Operator or a Level 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator.
• Must hold a valid Class 5 Drivers License with air endorsement.
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment.

The following additional qualifications/ experience considered an asset:

• Level 2 or higher Water Distribution Operator certification.
• Level 2 or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator certification.
• Level 1 or higher Wastewater Collection Operator certification.
• Possess a Cross Connection Control Tester certificate.
• Class 3 Drivers License with an air endorsement.
• Basic First Aid (Formerly Occupational First Aid Level 1)
• Confined Space Entry training.
• Fall Protection training.
• Electrical Lockout training.
• WHMIS certificate.

HOURS OF WORK

Monday through Friday 40 hours per week of varying work shifts or as otherwise directed by the Public Works Working Foreman. Willing to work a weekly on‑call schedule including weekends as agreed upon by the Village of Lumby.

https://lumby.ca/employment-opportunities/