Utility Operator

3 days ago


Lake Cowichan, Canada Town of Lake Cowichan Full time

TOWN OF LAKE COWICHAN

**Public Works - Utility Position**

The Town of Lake Cowichan has an immediate opening for a full-time position in the Public Works Department to fill a vacancy. Reporting to the Superintendent, Public works and Engineering Services, the employee will be mainly responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Town’s water treatment plant and water distribution systems, and wastewater treatment systems and performing other duties as directed.
Skills and Abilities
Applicants must:

- Be physically fit;
- Be capable of operating and maintaining all pumps, motors, and electric equipment, at utility treatment facilities;
- Be proficient in the operation and maintenance of the waterworks and sewer systems;
- Assist in the excavation, pipework installation, backfilling, and compaction of trenches for sewer and water mains and services;
- Assist in the construction of sewer manholes and the installation of water valves curb stops, hydrants, bends, and fittings, including thrust blocks;
- Maintain water/sewer data in accordance with Federal and Provincial Regulations;
- Perform laboratory tests for quality control purposes; and
- Be able to organize and execute work plans that include any duty assigned to the position; and
- Be able to respond to emergency situations promptly.

**Qualifications**

Five or more years of municipal experience in municipal waterworks and sewer systems complemented with a minimum EOCP Level II water treatment certification, with water distribution and wastewater certificates as additional pre-requisites. Ability to prepare water treatment operational reports and possession of a BC Class 3 driver’s license would be assets.

This is a United Steelworkers' bargaining unit position and offers a wage ranging from $34.122 to $35.5753 with excellent benefits. Employees holding water treatment, water distribution and wastewater certificates will receive an additional $0.60 per hour per certification level for each ticket level.

Jas Sandhu

Superintendent, Public Works & Engineering Services

Town of Lake Cowichan

PO Box 860, 39 South Shore Road

Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0

**Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $34.12-$35.57 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lake Cowichan, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-07
Expected start date: 2024-07-02


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