24-u086 - Water Operator 1 - Langley, Canada - Township of Langley

Township of Langley

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Langley, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Township of Langley is home to approximately 150,000 residents, and is committed to providing diverse business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban atmosphere and rural beauty.

As a progressive workplace, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, a municipal pension plan, employee wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development and career growth, among other benefits.

Join our team and be a part of something great_

Job Overview

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time
Water Operator 1 to join our team of professionals in the Public Works Division, Utilities Operations Department.

Reporting to the Manager, Utilities Operations, in this unionized position you will perform mechanical work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of water pumping and pressure reducing stations.

This position will assist with complex aspects of utilities operations.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain and service pumping station equipment including control equipment and a variety of other equipment required in the operation of pumping stations
Assist in the installation of pumps and related equipment including pressure reducing valves
Assist in monitoring the telemetric alarms and respond to emergency repairs
Test, clean and repair system water meters, install meters and record data
Perform related work as required

Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to the work and sound experience in water systems work or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, inspection and operation of a variety of pumping and pressure reducing stations and water treatment systems
Knowledge of the hazards, safety precautions and standards applicable to the work
Ability to inspect operations, perform routine maintenance, repair and installation tasks on pumping equipment and systems
Ability to read meters and gauges and maintain records for the work

Required Certifications/Licenses

EOCP Water Distribution
Level 2

**Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.