Water & Wastewater Utility Operator II (Full-Time)

Municipality of North Cowichan; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of North Cowichan is seeking a dedicated Utility Operator 2 (FT) for full-time work within the Utilities department on Southern Vancouver Island. The role focuses on safe installation, operation, and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater, and storm water systems.

You will perform hydrant maintenance, main flushing, manhole inspections, and support reservoirs, pump stations, and flow meters, while complying with certification requirements and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Certification in Waste Water Collection Level 1 and Water Distribution Level 2.
• Experience with utility-related computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Hydrant inspection and maintenance.
• Water main flushing.
• Manhole inspections.
• Assists with reservoirs.
• Assists with pump stations.
• Assists with flow meters.
• Assists with PRVs.
• Assists with bacteriological samples and chlorine residuals.
• Assists with repairs, replacements, and installations.
• Assists with connections and inspection chambers.

Skills

Water distribution

Computing literacy

Operate maintenance tools

Record keeping

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12

Waste Water Collection Level 1

Water Distribution Level 2

Tools

BC Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

Municipality of North Cowichan is seeking a dedicated Utility Operator 2 (FT) for full-time work within the Utilities department on Southern Vancouver Island. The role focuses on safe installation, operation, and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater, and storm water systems.

You will perform hydrant maintenance, main flushing, manhole inspections, and support reservoirs, pump stations, and flow meters, while complying with certification requirements and on-call duties.