Utility Operator 1 - Wastewater Treatment, Core Area Conveyance

at  Capital Regional District

CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICTUTILITY OPERATOR 1 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT, CORE AREA CONVEYANCE

Req ID: 1230
Business Unit: Infrastructure and Water Services
Division: Wastewater Infrastructure Operations
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary
Term: up to 6 month term
Rate of Pay: $32.49 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Hours of Work: Up to 80 hours bi-weekly

SUMMARY

The focus of this position is Wastewater Collection with Core Area Conveyance. This entry level position performs routine tasks to assist in the installation, repair, service and maintenance of wastewater system components to ensure optimum performance of the Infrastructure Operations wastewater collection systems in accordance with divisional standard operating procedures.
Employees currently in the CRD’s Utility Operator Program will maintain their current progression classification and status, based on existing experience and certifications.

KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• 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.