Utilities Operator I or II
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- Full-time
- Work permit not stated
- 40 h/week
- $33.72–$41.96 CAD/hr
Full-time, regular position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus rotational on-call. Based in Duncan, BC.
Utilities Operator I or II for water, wastewater, drainage and street lighting systems; the two levels have different qualification and pay tiers (about $33.72–$35.76/hr for I, $39.57–$41.96/hr for II, 2026 rates, USW Local 1-1937).
Eligibility hinges on a Diploma in Water/Wastewater Management, EOCP Level certifications (Level I for Operator I; three Level designations for Operator II), a valid Class 5 BC driver's licence and Level I First Aid, plus a police information check.
Apply with a resume, cover letter, recent driver's abstract and copies of certifications by 4:30 pm on the closing date.
From the posting
- locations
ATS location: Duncan, BC, Canada
- employment types
in a regular full time capacity
- hours per week
Guaranteed 40 hours of work per week - Monday to Friday
- salary
probationary wage rate of $33.72 per hour and a regular wage rate of $35.76 per hour
- salary
probationary wage rate of $39.57 per hour and a regular wage rate of $41.96 per hour
- education required
Graduation from a recognized training institute with a Diploma in Water/Wastewater Management
- skills
routine maintenance of the water, wastewater, drainage and street lighting systems
- job function
the safe and efficient operation and routine maintenance of the water, wastewater, drainage and street lighting systems
- actionable
Please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, by 4:30 pm on the closing date indicated above.
- scam risk
This employment opportunity is unionized (USW Local 1-1937)
Job description
General Information
The Operations Departments has an immediate opening for a motivated person to join the team as either a Utilities Operator I or Utilities Operator II in a regular full time capacity. Reporting to the Manager - Utility Operations and supervised by the Senior Operator, the Utilities Operator contributes to the effective operation of CVRD Utilities Division through the safe and efficient operation and routine maintenance of the water, wastewater, drainage and street lighting systems.Preference will be given to applicants who possess directly related wastewater operations experience and relevant certification(s).
Qualifications
UTILITIES OPERATOR I
- Graduation from a recognized training institute with a Diploma in Water/Wastewater Management with a minimum of Level I Certificate of Competency, issued by the BC Environmental Operators Certification Program, (or Provincial equivalent), in at least one of the following:
- Water distribution systems
- Wastewater collection systems
- Wastewater treatment
- Water treatment
- One (1) year coop experience gathered through the Diploma in Water/Wastewater Management program
UTILITIES OPERATOR II
- Graduation from a recognized training institute with a Diploma in Water/Wastewater Management.
- Possess three (3) valid EOCP Level designations in any of the following disciplines:
- Water distribution systems
- Wastewater collection systems
- Wastewater treatment
- Water treatment
- A minimum of three (3) years progressive related experience in a municipal setting
- Backhoe experience would be an asset
or
- Possess three (3) valid EOCP Level designations in any of the following disciplines:
- Water distribution systems
- Wastewater collection systems
- Wastewater treatment
- Water treatment
- A minimum of five (5) years progressive related experience in a municipal setting
- Backhoe experience would be an asset
FOR BOTH UTILITIES OPERATOR I AND UTILITIES OPERATOR II
- WHMIS Certification (provided by the employer)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (provided by the employer)
- Confined Space Rescue Certification (provided by the employer)
- Level I First Aid Certificate
- Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Drivers' Licence
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
View the full Utilities Operator I job description listing all the job requirements.
View the full Utilities Operator II job description listing all the job requirements.
Hours of Work
Guaranteed 40 hours of work per week - Monday to Friday, with rotational on-call for evening and weekends and as operationally required. Flex time is offered with this position.
Salary
Utilities Operator I: This employment opportunity is unionized (USW Local 1-1937) with a probationary wage rate of $33.72 per hour and a regular wage rate of $35.76 per hour (2026 rates).
Utilities Operator II: This employment opportunity is unionized (USW Local 1-1937) with a probationary wage rate of $39.57 per hour and a regular wage rate of $41.96 per hour (2026 rates).
Operators will be paid $0.40 per Level 1 certification; $0.65 per Level 2 Certification; $0.80 per Level 3 Certification
Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, by 4:30 pm on the closing date indicated above. Please include a recent driver's abstract with your application and copies of your relevant certifications.
Note
The successful applicant will be required to provide a satisfactory police information check.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at [email protected] to communicate their accommodation needs.
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