Uso Trainee Liquid Waste

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, Canada Metro Vancouver Full time

**Position Status**: Full-Time Temporary (4 month terms)
**Department**: Liquid Waste Services
**Employee Group**: GVRDEU
**Location**: Production Way Operations Centre, Burnaby
**Salary Range/ Wage Rate**:$32.84 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation
- This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off._

**Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a USO Trainee Liquid Waste who will demonstrate a team-first approach, is eager to learn, safety-minded, and enjoys working in a diverse environment. We are looking for individuals passionate about working with Metro Vancouver’s sewer and drainage system and will bring positive energy to our workgroup.**

**You are: A team player looking to grow and develop, and who brings a positive, respectful attitude while working in a team. We are looking for individuals who have completed Grade 12 education, have mechanical aptitude with various tools and equipment, experience in construction or trades, and computer experience.**

**This role**:_ _**_(The duties described hereunder are intended to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all inclusive.)_
- Works in the operation, inspecting and maintaining of wastewater collection and drainage system facilities.
- Assists in inspection and maintenance of equipment.
- Assists in performing system facility inspections and cleaning.
- Performs general repairs, housekeeping, painting, etc.
- Performs maintenance tasks including gravel, debris and windfall removal, brush cutting, vegetation management, slope and bank stability, beaver dam removal etc.
- Operates power tools, mowers, chain saws, jackhammers, and vehicles and equipment to fulfill the needs of the position.
- Performs construction duties such as sanitary/storm sewer repairs, raising and rebuilding of manholes, sanitary/storm sewer connections, road building and watercourse rehabilitation works.
- Ensures all work carried out adheres to and is in compliance with policies/procedures, including all WorkSafe BC and MV safety policies/procedures. Advises superiors of situations requiring review.
- Maintains operating records, submits work order progress comments and timecards electronically, etc.

**To be successful, you have**:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent (Preference will be given if supplemented with courses in civil and mechanical technology, computers, electrical, instrumentation etc.).
- Preference will be given to those with utility and/or construction experience.
- Mechanical proficiency and construction aptitude.
- Ability to operate power and pneumatic tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to demonstrate safety awareness.
- Physically capable of performing the duties of the position and willingness and ability to work shift work as required.
- Willingness to undertake additional training relating to the duties of the position.
- Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License.
- The Trainee will, within 24 months of commencement of regular full-time employment, obtain EOCP Wastewater Collections Level 1 certification through the “B.C. Environmental Operators Certification Program” (EOCP). Upon obtaining WWC Level 1 certification, the incumbent will be reclassified to USO I.

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