Operator 1 or Operator 2

Reporting to the Utility Lead Hand, the Operator 1 and Operator 2 duties include assisting other members of the Utilities section of the Public Works department with surface and groundwater capture, treatment, and distribution system operation and maintenance; operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and treatment facilities; operation of a variety of mobile equipment common to a municipal Public Works department; and performing the duties of a Truckdriver/Labourer.
The Operator 2 may also perform the duties of Utility Lead Hand in the absence of the Utility Lead Hand.

POSTING TYPE: Internal, 2 positions
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
HOURS OF WORK: 40-hour work week, as per schedule

OPERATOR 1

HOURLY RATE Operator 1 - $37.91 per hour, Pay Grade 6 - Schedule "B" Outside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Valid Class three (3) BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
• Valid Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certification as:

• Water Distribution 1 (WD1) Operator or,
• Water Treatment 1 (WT1) Operator.
• Wastewater Collection 1 (WWC1) Operator or,
• Wastewater Treatment 1 (WWT1) Operator.
• Cross Connection Assembly Tester
• Chlorine Handler’s certificate equivalent to that issued by the BCWWA
• Approved training in Confined Space Awareness
• Approved Ground Disturbance Level 1

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years’ Municipal Public Works experience, or work experience of a similar nature in private industry, including:
• One (1) year direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of water distribution and/or treatment systems or,
• One (1) year direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of wastewater collection and/or treatment systems.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection system; wastewater collection and treatment operating principles and practices.
• Ability to identify possible and probable causes associated with water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and storm sewer collection system problems, blockages and failures.
• Knowledge of safety hazards associated with working in and around water distribution and wastewater collection systems and appropriate safe work procedures.
• Knowledge of safe work procedures, appropriate signage and work site protection when working on travelled road surfaces.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Intermediate level word processing and spreadsheet ability.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in the exchange of routine information with utility companies, City employees, contractors and the public.
• Degree of initiative and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC, Occupational Health and Safety Rules, WHMIS and TDG.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Committed to pursuing and attending on-going training and educational opportunities relevant to the position.
• Available to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

OPERATOR 2

HOURLY RATE Operator 2 - $41.35 per hour, Pay Grade 8 - Schedule "B" Outside Employees

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Valid Class three (3) BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
• Valid Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certification as:

• Water Distribution 2 (WD2) Operator or,
• Water Treatment 2 (WT2) Operator.
• Wastewater Collection 2 (WWC2) Operator or,
• Wastewater Treatment 2 (WWT2) Operator.
• Cross Connection Assembly Tester
• Chlorine Handler’s certificate equivalent to that issued by the BCWWA
• Approved training in Confined Space Entry Level 1
• Approved Ground Disturbance Level 1

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years’ Municipal Public Works experience, or work experience of a similar nature in private industry, including:
• Three (3) years’ direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of water distribution and/or treatment systems or,
• Three (3) years’ direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of wastewater collection and/or treatment systems.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• High knowledge of water distribution and waste water collection system; wastewater collection and treatment operating principles and practices.
• Ability to identify possible and probable causes associated with water distribution, waste water collection and treatment, and storm sewer collection problems, blockages and failures.
• High knowledge of safety hazards associated with working in and around water distribution and waste water collection systems and appropriate safe work procedures.
• High knowledge of safe work procedures, appropriate signage and work site protection when working on travelled road surfaces.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Intermediate level word processing and spreadsheet ability.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in the exchange of routine information with utility companies, City employees, contractors and the public.
• SCADA operating principles and application.
• High degree of initiative and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC, Occupational Health and Safety Rules, WHMIS and TDG.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Committed to pursuing and attending on-going training and educational opportunities relevant to the position.
• Available to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
• Respond to emergency callouts and undertake responsibilities specific to Disaster Services.

CLOSING DATE Open until filled