24-189 - Maintenance Worker Utilities - Sewer-works

**MAINTENANCE WORKER UTILITIES - SEWERWORKS**

**COMPETITION: #24-189**
**STATUS: Regular Full-Time - CUPE**
**DEPARTMENT**:Engineering Operations - Sewerworks**
**SALARY: $35.40 Per Hour**
**CLOSING: November 3, 2024**
- We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us_

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

This is skilled manual work involving the maintenance and repair of water or sanitary and storm sewer systems. The incumbent operates, maintains, cleans, tests, repairs and adjusts fire hydrants, pumps and related equipment and repairs or replaces water or sanitary and storm services. This employee will also respond to service calls related to the utility services and connections. In addition, the work involves supervising staff assigned to perform less complex aspects of the work such as operating a sewer flusher vehicle or vacuum truck and performing skilled pipe-laying and pipefitting tasks.

This position is located in our Maple Ridge Operations Centre which is a front-line provider for public works services, including the management of the Roads and Fleet, Water Distribution, Sewage Disposal, Storm water management, Electrical Mechanical Systems and Procurement. Operational focus is on health and safety of our citizens; protecting the large investment in the public works and underground infrastructure; protecting the environment; maintaining service levels; providing essential and convenience features, while providing these services at a minimum cost to taxpayers.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by training and courses related to the work. Sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Considerable knowledge of the applicable methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the work supervised.
- Considerable knowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and proper safety practices related to the work.
- Ability to plan, assign, supervise and check the work of subordinates engaged in public works construction, repair and maintenance operations.
- Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, grid sheets and construction specifications.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with work crews and to deal tactfully and effectively with members of the public.
- Ability to inspect work and direct equipment operations.
- Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records related to the work and to use related software.
- Skill in the use and care of tools, materials and equipment used in the work.

**LICENSES & CERTIFICATES**
- EOCP Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certification (Sewers).
- Class 3 Driving license with Air Brake Endorsement valid in the Province of British Columbia.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Two years hands-on experience operating, maintaining and constructing sanitary and storm sewer systems would be an asset.
- Two years related supervisory experience would be an asset
- The City of Maple Ridge may allow the successful applicant to obtain their Class 3 within the first six months of their employment if they do not already possess one. However, a clean driving record is still a prerequisite.

**EQUITY STATEMENT**

**WHAT WE OFFER YOU**

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

**_We thank all _**_applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted._