Water & Wastewater Operator II — Training Opportunity

City of Kamloops; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unionized position CUPE Local 900

Collective Agreement (2024-2025)

Job summary

The City of Kamloops invites applications for a Water and Wastewater Operator II - Training Opportunity. This permanent, full-time role focuses on building competency toward full Operator II credentials while maintaining essential water, wastewater, and stormwater networks in Kamloops.

You will perform field tasks, monitor systems, and report issues, contributing to safe, reliable service. Training lasts up to one year with pay progression from Pay Grade 11 ($39.592/hour) to Pay Grade 12.

Qualifications

• Senior secondary school or equivalent.
• EOCP Level I Water Distribution Systems certificate.
• EOCP Level II Water Distribution Systems within one year.
• EOCP Level I Wastewater Collection Systems certificate.
• EOCP Level II Wastewater Collection Systems within one year.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining water, wastewater, and stormwater networks.
• Perform field and technical tasks including sampling and reporting operational issues.
• Gain on-the-job experience toward becoming a fully qualified Operator II.
• Work a rotating schedule as described (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off).
• Adhere to EOCP and union requirements during training period.

Education

Senior secondary school or equivalent

BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution Systems

BC EOCP Level II Certificate in Water Distribution Systems

BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Wastewater Collection Systems

BC EOCP Level II Certificate in Wastewater Collection Systems

Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5

Job description

The City of Kamloops invites applications for a Water and Wastewater Operator II - Training Opportunity. This permanent, full-time role focuses on building competency toward full Operator II credentials while maintaining essential water, wastewater, and stormwater networks in Kamloops.

You will perform field tasks, monitor systems, and report issues, contributing to safe, reliable service. Training lasts up to one year with pay progression from Pay Grade 11 ($39.592/hour) to Pay Grade 12.