Utility Maintenance Worker I

CivicInfo BC; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Port Moody invites applications for a Utility Maintenance Worker I to support water distribution and wastewater collection system maintenance, monitoring, upgrades and installations. The role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable utilities and responding to routine maintenance tasks in the works yard.

You will install backflow devices, operate power equipment, monitor chlorine disinfection, take pressure and meter readings and perform hydrant, valve, pump and leak detection work.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus two years of related water utility experience.
• Minimum six months of technical community college education.
• EOCP Wastewater Collection Level 1 and EOCP Water Distribution Level 1.
• Valid Class 3 BC driver’s license with air endorsement.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Install backflow prevention devices and piping.
• Operate power generation equipment for field tasks.
• Monitor chlorine disinfection and take water readings.
• Perform hydrant, valve, pump and leak-detection work, flushing.

Skills

Water distribution

Wastewater collection

Read plans & specs

Physical fitness

Public interaction

Education

EOCP Wastewater Collection Level 1

EOCP Water Distribution Level 1

Tech college education (6 months+)

Job description

Job Number: J1026-0729

Job Title: Utility Maintenance Worker I

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Date Posted: October 20, 2026

Closing Date: November 3, 2026

Job Category: Operations (Works Yard)

Branch/Location Office: City Hall

Salary Range: $41.06 - $44.20

The City of Port Moody has a regular, full-time opportunity available for an enthusiastic and experienced Utility Maintenance Worker to join our team.

This position will be responsible for performing water distribution and wastewater collection system maintenance, monitoring, upgrades and installations. Duties include: installing backflow prevention devices and pipe, operating power generating equipment, monitoring and evaluating chlorine disinfection, taking pressure and meter readings and performing hydrant, valve, pump and PR maintenance and repairs including leak detection and uni-directional flushing.

Basic Qualifications:

• Grade 12 plus a minimum of two years of job related experience in water distribution and wastewater collection
• A minimum of six months of technical community college education
• EOCP Wastewater Collection Level 1 and EOCP Water Distribution Level 1
• A valid Class 3 BC driver's license with air endorsement
• Sound knowledge of the utility infrastructure and functions of an Operations Department
• Ability to perform a variety of maintenance duties
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs
• Thorough understanding of related equipment and ability to perform basic repairs
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to perform manual work outdoors
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and members of the public

Please note that employment with the City of Port Moody is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory police information check and a satisfactory driver's abstract.

The City of Port Moody strives to be an employer of choice and offers an excellent benefits package as well as professional development opportunities.