Water & Wastewater Utility Operator I

Municipality of North Cowichan; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of North Cowichan is seeking a Utility Operator 1 (Labourer) to support the safe installation, operation and maintenance of municipal water distribution, wastewater and storm water systems. The role is full-time and unionized under CUPE Local 358.

The successful candidate will assist with repairs, connections, hydrant work, flushing and meter reading, and may be deployed to other duties as required. A valid BC Driver's License and the ability to work weekends/on-call are needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Sacramento University extended learning course in operation/maintenance of wastewater/water systems.
• Certification in Water Distribution Level 1 or Waste Water Collection Level 1 is an asset.
• Experience using computers for utility-related programs.
• Ability to perform routine repairs to utility systems.
• Ability to learn to operate related maintenance tools/equipment.
• Ability to organize/keep records of underground installations.
• Ability to work alone under minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs and replacements (pipe, hydrants, valves, manholes).
• Assist with water and sewer connections.
• Assist with hydrant inspection and maintenance.
• Assist with water main flushing.
• Assist with valve exercising.
• Assist with manhole inspections.
• Assist with meter reading.
• Deployment to other duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Record keeping

Teamwork

Safety

Self-motivation

Weekend availability

On-call readiness

Education

Grade 12

Water/wastewater operations course

Water Distribution Level 1

Waste Water Collection Level 1

Job description

Municipality of North Cowichan is seeking a Utility Operator 1 (Labourer) to support the safe installation, operation and maintenance of municipal water distribution, wastewater and storm water systems. The role is full-time and unionized under CUPE Local 358.

The successful candidate will assist with repairs, connections, hydrant work, flushing and meter reading, and may be deployed to other duties as required. A valid BC Driver's License and the ability to work weekends/on-call are needed.