Regional Utilities Operator or Utilities Operator – Cariboo Regional District

Regional Utilities Operator or Utilities Operator

SOUTH CARIBOO – PERMANENT FULL-TIME

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) invites qualified candidates to apply for the permanent full-time Regional Utilities Operator or Utilities Operator position within the Cariboo Regional District.

SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Manager of Utilities, the successful applicant will operate and maintain regional water and sewer utilities. Report, collect data and maintain work logs as required. Respond to public inquiries, as necessary.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: The successful applicant must hold and maintain Environmental Operator Certifications for Wastewater Collection Level I or II, Wastewater Treatment Level I or II, Water Distribution Level I or II and Water Treatment Level I or II, Small Water Systems. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in making decisions in the field and in emergency/repair situations. Working knowledge of underground utility systems. The ability to exercise considerable independence of judgement and action in the operation of equipment and during utilities maintenance activities. Training and/or experience in confined space and safe work procedures. Other combinations of relevant education and experience, including applicable red seal trade qualification, may be considered. Live within 30 minutes of the 108 Mile Utility building to facilitate standby duties. As a condition of continued employment, the incumbent must have and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, which is also a term of employment.
 
WAGE: This is a BCGEU position. The current wage range is $36.92 – $40.49 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience. A standard 90-day probationary period will apply. The workweek schedule may vary and therefore the applicant must be able to work weekends, rotating shifts and overtime.

HOURS OF WORK: The incumbent may be required to work a non-standard schedule and unexpected overtime to respond to emergencies and participate in the on-call rotation schedule. Currently the position operates Mondays – Thursdays schedule starting at 7:00 am and ending at 4:15 pm with a 30- minute unpaid lunch break. The weekly schedule could develop into rotating regular scheduled shifts, which would include weekend shift work. Should the work schedule change, there will be advance notice prior to implementation. The successful incumbent will be required to be on call after hours on a rotational basis.
 
WORKSITE LOCATION: The successful candidate will operate out of the 108 Mile Utility building. Travel within the regional district will be required. The incumbent must live within 30 minutes of the 108 Mile Utility building.

Qualified candidates wishing to apply and looking for a detailed job description please visit www.cariboord.ca/careers. Applications will be accepted by the undersigned until the position has been filled. Applications must be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing qualifications and experience relative to the position. When submitting an application via email, please quote Competition # 24-26.

We thank all applicants in advance for their submissions; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will receive a response.

Bernice Crowe, Manager of Human Resources
Cariboo Regional District
Suite D, 180 North Third Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4
www.cariboord.ca/careers
 
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