Utilities Operator I- Public Works

For people who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, Sparwood will exceed your expectations by offering you instant access to mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes filled with an array of fish and wildlife. Participate in fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, golf, numerous lake activities, hunting, cross country skiing and world class skiing and snowboarding to your heart’s content. Sparwood is an East Kootenay community of about 4,100 people living in the beautiful Elk Valley, approximately 1.5 hours away from Cranbrook, BC and 2.5 hours away from Calgary, AB - offering easy access to big city amenities while enjoying all that rural living has to offer.

The District of Sparwood has an excellent employment opportunity for an active, highly motivated and collaborative team player to join the Public Works team in the role of Utilities Operator I. Reporting to the Utilities Supervisor, the Utilities Operator I is responsible for constructing, installing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing utility systems, such as water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, storm water collection as well as other utility related infrastructure.

**The Core Job Duties Include**:

- Assists in maintenance of water/ wastewater collection systems and related infrastructure
- Operates light trucks and equipment such as snow blowers, power saws, trash pumps, while engaged in activities such as digging, trenching, backfilling, rolling, compacting etc.
- Performs diverse manual tasks and uses various hand tools and power equipment such as; compressor, jackhammer, drills, finishing concrete, digging trenches & holes, placing sod, traffic control, litter, etc;
- Assists the Roads and Parks crew in the construction, maintenance and repair of related infrastructure
- Assists the Recreation Maintenance crew in the construction, maintenance and repair of recreational facilities
- Responds to callouts, alarms and emergency situations and is required to be available on a rotational basis for weekend on-call, as required
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- EOCP Certification in Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection would be considered - _**an asset**_
- The incumbent will be encouraged to obtain Level I & II EOCP certification in Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, and Wastewater Collection as soon as the required hours have been achieved
- Some (1-2 years) related experience in labour or construction work, safe operation of related tools, light trucks, light and heavy equipment as required
- Physical ability to lift heavy objects, undertake labour intensive tasks, work in awkward positions and confined spaces, frequently stand and walk throughout the day and work in inclement weather
- Good interpersonal and communications skills with demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
- _Pension & Employer paid benefits _
- _A collaborative team environment_
- _Continual professional learning and development_
- _Active Living Pass to the Leisure Centre, including; courts, fitness center, climbing wall, pool, arena and fitness classes _
- Manager of Human Resources-District of Sparwood
- Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood BC, V0B 2G0
- The District of Sparwood is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification and a clean drivers’ abstract_

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

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person