Sewer Maintainer I

4 days ago

Powell River, Canada City of Powell River Full time

**City of Powell River**
***Sewer Maintainer I**:
**(full-time)**

**CLOSING DATE: 4:00 pm Wednesday, July 2, 2025**
***DEPARTMENT**:Infrastructure Services**
**DIVISION: Operational Services**
**SECTION: Waterworks**
**REPORTS TO: Waterworks Supervisor**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Assists with the maintenance and regular flushing of sanitary sewer and storm sewer mains and related systems. Assumes the duties of the Sewer Maintainer II during their absence.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assists with the flushing of sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines using power flushing equipment to ensure that free flow conditions are maintained
- Inspects and repairs manholes assessing the condition of the manhole benching, pipe joints, manhole risers, frames, and lids
- Assists with trouble calls involving municipal or residential sanitary sewer or storm sewer mains
- Locates underground municipal utilities by using tracing equipment
- Carries out dye testing of sanitary sewer or storm sewer lines
- Attends division safety talks, crew talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
- Operates equipment such as a high pressure sewer flushing unit, hydro excavator, forklift, small hand and power tools and underground utility location equipment
- Operates City vehicles
- Assists in the maintenance of treatment facilities, as needed
- Assists in the maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure, as needed
- Typically works with and takes on site direction from Sewer Maintainer II
- Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
- Performs related duties as assigned

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High School (Grade 12)
- Valid B.C. Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement
- E.O.C.P. Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certificate
- E.O.C.P. Water Distribution Level 1 Certificate
- Traffic Control Person Certificate
- W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
- Confined Space Entry Training
- Shoring and Excavation Training
- Forklift Training
- Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner
- Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**:

- 2 years of experience as required for E.O.C.P. Level 1 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certificates
- Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

**PAY RATE**:
This is a union position with the current 2023 pay rate of $31.69 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

**HOURS OF WORK**:
7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

**ALL DOCUMENTS MUST SUBMIT ON-LINE**

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Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

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