Utility Operator 1 - Victoria, Canada - Capital Regional District

Capital Regional District

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Utility Operator 1:

Integrated Water Services - Wastewater Infrastructure Operations

Competition Number: 23/098

Employment Type:
Regular Full Time

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Rate of Pay:
$31.54 per hour

Notes:

It is a requirement of this position to live on or be willing to relocate to Salt Spring Island to meet operational requirements.

Job Summary
The focus of this position is wastewater, specifically wastewater treatment.

The position also provides support to other water and wastewater services on Salt Spring Island (SSI), including water treatment and water distribution as well as wastewater collection.

Under direct supervision, this entry level position performs routine tasks to assist in the installation, repair, service and maintenance of water and wastewater system components to ensure optimum performance of the Infrastructure Operations water supply and distribution systems (Regional/Juan de Fuca/Peninsula) and wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems (Core Area/Saanich Peninsula) in accordance with divisional standard operating procedures.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities
People working in this role can expect to be responsible for performing the following duties.

This list is not meant to be comprehensive and other related duties similar in scope and complexity may be performed.

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.
Assists with the response to emergencies, as directed.
Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
Performs other related duties as required.

Wastewater Treatment and Collection:

Assists with operations and maintenance of all primary, secondary wastewater treatment process equipment including the biosolids handling processes as directed.
Assists wtih routine cleaning, servicing, adjusting, maintaining and repairing of pumps, valves, meters, blowers, fans and other related machinery.
Assists in collecting and submitting wastewater samples as required for facility compliance testing and reporting.
Assists in performing wastewater laboratory analysis to ensure wastewater treatment process is optimized.
Assists with routine inspections including the recording and reporting of critical information.

Qualifications

Minimum grade 12 education, plus 1 year related experience in construction or in a recognized utility environment.

- _As a condition of employment, must acquire one year CRD Utility Operator experience and sufficient knowledge in first year to successfully obtain BC EOCP - wastewater treatment 1 certification to be able to progress to Utility Operator 2 Classification.

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 handtools, powertools, 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 an 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 multitask and to balance changing workloads and priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers' Compensation Act and OH&S Regulations and other relevant safety statutes.
Respond to emergency callouts, as required, to ensure operational needs are met.
Must possess a valid BC Driver's Licence (or outofprovince equivalent).

Applications

Education :
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years