Utility Person

1 month ago


Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Thompson-Nicola Regional District Full time
Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Utility Person
Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions that showcase the region's beauty - pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests and both historic and modern areas, all within approximately 45,000 square kilometres. Headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 130,000 located within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas.

Candidates will be placed into one of the following roles based upon certifications and experience.

The Role(s):
Utility Maintenance Worker:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Utility Services, the Utility Maintenance Labourer is responsible for: "Handy-person" services including general site and infrastructure maintenanceAssisting other utility staff in addressing system breakdowns, repairs, and upgradesSystem checks, calibrating analyzers, service locates, service turn on /shut off, and meter readingWater sampling and completing on-site logs and data recording
Work is often performed outdoors in inclement weather.

Utility Technician:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Utility Services, the Utility Technician ensures adequate operation of all water/wastewater treatment and distribution/collection system equipment and facilities, including intake structures, tanks, pump stations, pumps, valve systems, chemical feed systems, process and water quality analyzers, monitoring equipment, and all other mechanical and non-mechanical equipment. This includes collection of routine water/wastewater samples per established schedule, regular inspections of the distribution/collection systems, turn-on and turn-offs of customer services, performing meter reads and responding to customer inquiries and complaints. The Utility Technician often works independently with limited supervision. This role requires the ability to be on standby and respond within 30 minutes to after-hours calls.

Utility Operator:
The Utility Operator reports directly to the Supervisor of Utility Services and is responsible for ensuring systems meet regulatory requirements. The Operator controls, investigates and correct all operational issues, performs regular maintenance activities on treatment and distribution facilities, and performs emergent system breakdowns, diagnoses point of failure (root-cause) to determine appropriate action to resolve the system issue. The Operator provides direction to Utility Technician(s) in the field and participates in projects addressing risks to community users or the environment.

There will be full-time hours available starting at the end of May for approximately four (4) to six (6) months, or upon the return of the incumbent.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Education and Experience:
Utility Maintenance Worker:Small Water Systems Certification - Operator Training would be an assetWHIMIS TrainingClass 5 Drivers LicensePrefer 2 years of related experience
Utility Technician:Level 1 Operator Certification in any of the following: Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection; an equivalent combination of certification may be considered.Valid First Aid CertificateValid Class 5 Drivers LicensePrefer 3 years recent, related experience
Utility Operator:Level 2 Operator Certification in any of the following: Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection, Water Treatment, and/or Water Distribution; an equivalent combination of certification may be considered.Valid Class 5 Drivers LicenseValid First Aid CertificatePrefer 6 years recent, relevant work experience in wastewater systems operation and maintenance
Desired Training and Experience for ALL Roles:Confined Space Entry and/or Rescue training and experienceKnowledge of WHIMS 2015 and TDGHydrant Maintenance trainingSkid Steer and Compact Excavator operational experience and trainingForklift Operation Certification
These positions fall under the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local The rate of pay is based upon the EOCP certification and experience with the following bi-weekly pay ranges:Utility Maintenance Worker - Pay Grade 4 - $1, $2,272.96Utility Technician - Pay Grade 6 - $2, $2,524.91Utility Operator - Pay Grade 8 - $2, $2,865.58
Applications must be submitted by 11:00pm PST, and include a cover letter and a resume outlining your qualifications and experience. Careers - Thompson-Nicola Regional District )

Thank you for considering the Thompson Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents
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