Utilities Labourer II (full-time)

OPEN DATE:         Wednesday, January 8, 2025

CLOSING DATE:   4:00 pm Monday, January 20, 2025

DEPARTMENT:     Infrastructure Services

DIVISION:           Operational Services

SECTION:             Waterworks

REPORTS TO:       Waterworks Supervisor

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JOB SUMMARY:

Assists with the new installation or maintenance and/or construction of water, sanitary sewer or storm sewer mains and services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs labouring, maintenance and construction functions in the water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer mains and services areas in the Water Section
• Locates water, sewer, and gas service lines (BC One-Call) for pre-construction
• Performs pressure tests and disinfects new or repaired water main installations
• Removes, installs and maintains fire hydrants
• Adjusts manhole frames and lids, catch basin grates and water valve lids to correct elevations in preparation for road improvements or landscaping
• Operates forklift, small hand and power tools and other equipment
• Operates City vehicles (Class 5 with Air or lesser)
• May be required to work outside of regular hours to deal with emergencies
• May be required to fulfill standby responsibilities on a rotating schedule
• Maintain professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
• E.O.C.P. Wastewater Collection Level I Certificate

                              OR

• E.O.C.P. Water Distribution Level I Certificate
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Traffic Control Person Certificate
• Forklift Training
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Shoring and Excavation Training
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year as required for E.O.C.P. Level I Certificate
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2023 pay rate of $30.50 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: You must use your correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.