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UTILITIES OPERATOR
PUBLIC WORKS

The Town of Comox invites applications for the permanent Utilities 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 $38.85 per hour plus benefits.

Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor and working closely with the Public Works Foreperson, the Utilities Operator is involved in a wide range of activities related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Town’s water distribution, stormwater collection and sanitary collection systems.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of the Town’s water distribution system, storm drainage system, and sanitary collection system, including lift stations;
• Specific maintenance items such as system flushing, hydrant maintenance, air valve maintenance, valve exercising, and leak detection;
• Water quality testing and sampling;
• Water meter reading and recording;
• Detailed inflow and infiltration surveys on the sanitary collection system;
• Coordination of annual stormwater management pond and ditch maintenance;
• Operation of snow removal equipment;
• Participation in rotational on call as required.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent;
• EOCP Water Distribution Level 2 Certification or higher;
• EOCP Wastewater Collection Level 2 Certification or higher;
• 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 interpret and apply Town bylaws, procedures, policies, engineering design standards and specifications;
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Valid B.C. Class 3 Driver’s Licence with air endorsement preferred;
• Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1); and,
• Current clean criminal record check.