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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Utilities Operator
Posted on November 25, 2024 by Employer details Town of Comox
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Town of ComoxUtilities OperatorPublic WorksThe Town of Comox invites applications for the permanent Utilities Operator position in the Public Works department. This is a regular, full-time (40 hours per week) union position subject to the terms and conditions in the collective agreement between the Town of Comox and CUPE Local 556 and includes a three-month probationary period. The current rate of pay is $38.85 per hour plus benefits.Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor and working closely with the Public Works Foreperson, the Utilities Operator is involved in a wide range of activities related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Town?s water distribution, stormwater collection and sanitary collection systems.Typical Duties & Responsibilities include: Installation, maintenance, and repair of the Town?s water distribution system, storm drainage system, and sanitary collection system, including lift stations; Specific maintenance items such as system flushing, hydrant maintenance, air valve maintenance, valve exercising, and leak detection; Water quality testing and sampling; Water meter reading and recording; Detailed inflow and infiltration surveys on the sanitary collection system; Coordination of annual stormwater management pond and ditch maintenance; Operation of snow removal equipment; Participation in rotational on call as required.Required Knowledge & Skills: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent; EOCP Water Distribution Level 2 Certification or higher; EOCP Wastewater Collection Level 2 Certification or higher; At least 3 years experience in public works utilities, maintenance, and repair; Sound knowledge of proper public works construction and maintenance practices related to potable water distribution, storm and sanitary collection systems, and road maintenance; Ability to interpret and apply Town bylaws, procedures, policies, engineering design standards and specifications; Ability to work as part of a team and independently; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Valid B.C. Class 3 Driver?s Licence with air endorsement preferred; Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1); and, Current clean criminal record check.A complete job description is available at www.comox.ca/employment Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by email to jobs@comox.ca.Applications will be received until 4:00 pm Monday, December 9th, 2024.Competition 24-36-E Tel: 250-339-2202Fax: 250-339-7110Email: town@comox.caAddress:1809 Beaufort Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9We respectfully acknowledge that we gather and work on the traditional territory of the K'ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.- LocationComox, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$38.85HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99793
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