REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & REGISTRATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKILLS:

UTILITY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I:

• Completion of Grade 12 education or GED
• Two years’ experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair of municipal water or sewer utilities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BC Water Distribution Operator Level I or BC Wastewater Collection Operator Level I
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License
• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities;

• Ability to operate some of the listed tools and equipment;
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public;
• Certification in H2S, Confined Space and Fall Protection
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions

UTILITY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR II

In addition to Utility Maintenance Operator I

• Four years’ experience as a Utility Maintenance Operator I, or equivalent
• Valid Class 3 BC Drivers’ License with air endorsement 
• BC Water Distribution System Operator Class II
• BC Waste Water Collection System Operator Class I
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand.
• Installs, repairs and regularly maintains municipal utility systems including water mains, hydrants and water services, sewer mains and services.
• Provides job site direction to Utility Maintenance Operator I, labourers, equipment operators and other assigned assistants.

UTILITY MAINTENANCE OPERATOR III:

In addition to Utility Maintenance Operator II

• Seven years of experience as a Utility Maintenance Worker or equivalent, including minimum two years as a Utility Maintenance Worker II
• BC Water Distribution System Operator Class III
• BC Waste Water Collection System Operator Class II
• Supervises and directs assigned crews in the installation, repair and maintenance of the municipal utility systems including water mains; hydrants and water services; sewer mains and services; and storm sewers.
• Assists with scheduling, training and performance feedback.
• Responsible for the preparation and implementation of statistical reports, logbooks, safety crew talks and inspection forms and prepares reports as required.
• Responsible for responding to general inquires and complaints from the public.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to handle a complex & varied work load
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in the interpretation and application of related policies and procedures
• Computer operation skills; knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office
• Proven ability in supervision, training, and assisting subordinates with their daily routines
• Competency in the areas of leadership, and the ability to work as a team player within the department and organization

GENERAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motorized vehicles, and equipment, including pickup truck, vacuum/flusher truck, street roller, manlift, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, video equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 kg. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 kg.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT         

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside weather conditions.  The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

GENERAL

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, criminal record check, and other job-related tests may be required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related and/or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change

This is a position in the BC General Employee’s Union