Water Systems Technician II — Full-Time with Benefits

Regional District of Central Kootenay; Creston; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional District of Central Kootenay is seeking a Utility Technician 2 to support 5 water services (Creston and East Shore) and assist across water systems as needed. This full-time, benefitted role works with a team of technicians and senior operators.

The position requires EOCP Level 2 certifications in water distribution and water treatment, plus practical field experience and a strong safety record. Salary starts around $34.76/hour with vacation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years experience working directly with water systems; preference for 2+ years in a Class 2 UF membrane plant.
• EOCP (or provincial equivalent) Water Distribution Level 2 certification.
• EOCP (or provincial equivalent) Water Treatment Level 2 certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Confined Space Entry.
• Trenching Safety.
• WHMIS.
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License with satisfactory Driver Abstract and Criminal Record.

Responsibilities

• Water treatment and/or water distribution skills.
• Construction and/or plumbing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant Acts, Regulations and Guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in oral and written form.
• Ability to read technical manuals and engineering drawings.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Skills

Water treatment

Water distribution

Plumbing

Reading technical manuals & drawings

Communication skills

MS Word / Excel / Outlook

Teamwork

Education

EOCP Water Distribution Level 2

EOCP Water Treatment Level 2

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Regional District of Central Kootenay is seeking a Utility Technician 2 to support 5 water services (Creston and East Shore) and assist across water systems as needed. This full-time, benefitted role works with a team of technicians and senior operators.

The position requires EOCP Level 2 certifications in water distribution and water treatment, plus practical field experience and a strong safety record. Salary starts around $34.76/hour with vacation and benefits.