Utility Operator 1

Req ID: 1682 

Business Unit: Infrastructure and Water Services 

Division: Wastewater Infrastructure Operations

Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary; up to 4 month term

Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J07 

Rate of Pay: $32.49 per hour; plus 14% in lieu of benefits

Hours of Work: Up to 80 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date: December 17, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled, review of submissions will begin on January 5, 2026

The focus of this position is Wastewater Collection and Treatment, Saanich Peninsula. This entry level position performs routine tasks to assist in the installation, repair, service and maintenance of water and wastewater system components to ensure optimum performance of the Infrastructure Operations water supply, treatment and distribution systems and wastewater treatment and collection and wastewater treatment systems in accordance with divisional standard operating procedures.

• Performs routine physically demanding construction and maintenance work.
• Follows established procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of small equipment and vehicles which includes the safe transportation of materials.
• Operates and maintains routine equipment and vehicles including assisting with basic trouble shooting and routine problem solving.
• Reads and understands routine design drawings and/or sketches
• Cleans, conducts basic repairs and maintains equipment as directed.
• Completes required documentation and data for the maintenance management system.
• Obtains equipment parts and supplies, as required, to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Undertakes traffic control responsibilities, as directed.
• Performs building and ground maintenance and cleaning in and around facilities.
• Assist with the response to emergencies, as directed.
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
• Performs other related duties as required.

Wastewater Collection (Core Area and Saanich Peninsula):

• Assists with the operation and maintenance of components within the wastewater collection system, pump stations and leachate disposal system.
• Assists with the maintenance and repairs of all components of the wastewater transmission system including trunk mains, air valves, pumping stations, activated carbon odour control systems, and Bioxide injection facilities for odour/corrosion control within the collection system.
• Assist with cleaning, servicing adjusting, maintaining, and minor repairs on pumps, valves meters, blowers, fans and other related machinery.
• Assist with routine inspection, adjustment and the recording of critical information at all wastewater pumping stations, activated carbon odour control systems, and Bioxide injection facilities.

Wastewater Treatment (Saanich Peninsula):

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of all primary and secondary wastewater treatment process equipment including the biosolids handling processes as directed.
• Assist in maintaining the processes of the District Energy System (DES) Facility.
• Assists with basic operations and maintenance involving equipment and servicing, lab analysis and process control.

• Must be physically fit to perform physically demanding work in all types of weather conditions and in a variety of environments, including confined spaces.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to perform the work, and must have experience using hand-tools, power-tools, and other equipment as would be used in a utility environment.
• Basic experience operating motor vehicles and construction equipment.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of the type of equipment used in a water and wastewater utility environment.
• Basic ability to read, understand and follow routine design drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, work instructions and procedures.
• Ability to accurately follow and carry out verbal and written instruction.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and customer service skills are required.
• Maintains cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Must be able to multi-task and to balance changing workloads and priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers' Compensation Act and OHS Regulations and other relevant safety statutes.
• Ability to understand and apply CRD safety documents and procedures.
• Respond to emergency call-outs, as required, to ensure operational needs are met.

• High School Graduation
  
• A minimum of 1 year directly related experience
  

• Valid BC Driver's Licence
  
• Employees upon completion of one (1) year and with a BC EOCP Level 1 Certification will progress to UO 2 classification.
  

APPLICATIONS

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We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.  We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to

The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.