Operator 1

POSTING TYPE: Internal
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
HOURS OF WORK: 40-hour work week, as per schedule

HOURLY RATE $36.80 per hour, Pay Grade 6 - Schedule "B" Outside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED

 LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Valid Class three (3) BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement


• Valid Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certification as:

• Water Distribution 1 (WD1) Operator or,


• Water Treatment 1 (WT1) Operator.


• Wastewater Collection 1 (WWC1) Operator or,


• Wastewater Treatment 1 (WWT1) Operator.


• Cross Connection Assembly Tester


• Chlorine Handler’s certificate equivalent to that issued by the BCWWA


• Approved training in Confined Space Awareness


• Approved Ground Disturbance Level 1

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years’ Municipal Public Works experience, or work experience of a similar nature in private industry, including:         




• One (1) year direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of water distribution and/or treatment systems or,


• One (1) year direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of wastewater collection and/or treatment systems.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection system; wastewater collection and treatment operating principles and practices.


• Ability to identify possible and probable causes associated with water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and storm sewer collection system problems, blockages and failures.


• Knowledge of safety hazards associated with working in and around water distribution and wastewater collection systems and appropriate safe work procedures.


• Knowledge of safe work procedures, appropriate signage and work site protection when working on travelled road surfaces.


• Excellent organization and time management skills.


• Intermediate level word processing and spreadsheet ability.


• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.


• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in the exchange of routine information with utility companies, City employees, contractors and the public.


• Degree of initiative and sound judgement.


• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC, Occupational Health and Safety Rules, WHMIS and TDG.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Committed to pursuing and attending on-going training and educational opportunities relevant to the position.


• Available and willing to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

CLOSING DATE       02/12/2026