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MAINTENANCE OPERATOR
PUBLIC WORKS

The Town of Comox invites applications for the permanent Maintenance Operator position in the Public Works department. This is a regular, full-time (40 hours per week) union position subject to the terms and conditions in the collective agreement between the Town of Comox and CUPE Local 556 and includes a three-month probationary period. The current rate of pay is $36.38 per hour plus benefits.

Under the direction of the Public Works Foreperson, the Maintenance Operator constructs, installs, inspects, maintains, cleans and repairs the Town’s water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, storm water collection and road infrastructure.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of the Town’s water distribution system, sewer and storm drainage systems, manholes, pumps, lift stations, and sidewalks;
• General road maintenance including installation of cold mix asphalt for road repairs and patching, crack sealing, etc;
• Water meter reading and recording;
• Operation of snow removal equipment, single axle dump trucks, equipment for loading trucks when in the Public Works yard, asphalt roller, skid steer and street cleaning equipment; and,
• Participation in rotational on call as required.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent;
• EOCP Water Distribution Level 1 Certification or higher;
• EOCP Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certification or higher;
• Traffic Control Program Certificate;
• At least 3 years experience in public works utilities, maintenance, and repair;
• Sound knowledge of proper public works construction and maintenance practices related to potable water distribution, storm and sanitary collection systems, and road maintenance;
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Valid B.C. Class 3 Driver’s Licence;
• Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1); and,
• Current clean criminal record check.

A complete job description is available at www.comox.ca/employment