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Job posting : Job ID #350
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Company Name
The City of West Kelowna
Job Title
Water Meter Technician - Term
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https://careers.westkelownacity.ca/
Posting Date
02/23/2023
Closing Date
03/19/2023
Description
Water Meter Technician (6-8 month Term) The Okanagan Lifestyle Is Calling! West Kelowna is an emerging city where opportunity awaits in the spectacular Okanagan Valley. Captivating lakes and mountains, orchards and vineyards provide countless recreational opportunities. Find your life balance here and grow your career with us. Live and work in a place that Maclean’s Magazine has named one of the best places to live in Canada. Spend weekends wine tasting, picking fresh locally grown produce, mountain biking through stately pine forests or swimming or kayaking in beautiful Okanagan Lake. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, numerous employee wellness incentives, an earned time off program and professional development opportunities. West Kelowna is calling! We love it here and we are certain you will too! Summarized Position Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Utilities Supervisor, Water Meter Technicians are responsible to install, troubleshoot, repair, replace, read, and inspect water meters. As a Water Meter Technician, you will be required to maintain records and appropriate documentation with the use of field-based hardware/software related to the metering program. In addition to having a proven mechanical aptitude, a Water Meter Technician will need to have exceptional customer service skills and will need to be comfortable entering residential and commercial properties. Preference will be given to those with previous experience and/or training with public water supply systems. Our Ideal Candidate: 3 years’ experience in installation, repair and maintenance of water meters or in a related field Confined Space Awareness training Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) Certification Level I Occupational First Aid Level I WHIMIS 2015 Water Engineering Technology Diploma (or similar) (Preferred) Cross Connection Control Tester and/or Inspector Certification (Preferred) Experience with water meter reading hardware and software (Preferred) Practical knowledge and experience of water metering programs Practical knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting practices including the use of related tools Proven mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in a related field Possess strong customer service and inter-personal skills, exercising courtesy and tact in the exchange of routine information with members of the public Knowledge of the use of a metal detector for the purpose of locating underground utilities Sound experience and knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Suite Good physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform manual work outside, in the presence of all types of weather conditions Ability to work flexible hours Criminal Record check may be required Applications are accepted online at www.westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Competition No. 23-21E, Closes March 19, 2023 Full Time – 6-8 Month Term \| 40 hrs/wk \| $35.24/hr
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Applications are accepted online at www.westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job posting : Job ID #350

Are you a Member?

Company Name

The City of West Kelowna

Job Title

Water Meter Technician - Term

Reply To

https://careers.westkelownacity.ca/

Posting Date

02/23/2023

Closing Date

03/19/2023

Description

Water Meter Technician (6-8 month Term)

The Okanagan Lifestyle Is Calling!

West Kelowna is an emerging city where opportunity awaits in the spectacular Okanagan Valley. Captivating lakes and mountains, orchards and vineyards provide countless recreational opportunities. Find your life balance here and grow your career with us. Live and work in a place that Maclean’s Magazine has named one of the best places to live in Canada. Spend weekends wine tasting, picking fresh locally grown produce, mountain biking through stately pine forests or swimming or kayaking in beautiful Okanagan Lake. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, numerous employee wellness incentives, an earned time off program and professional development opportunities. West Kelowna is calling! We love it here and we are certain you will too!

Summarized Position Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Utilities Supervisor, Water Meter Technicians are responsible to install, troubleshoot, repair, replace, read, and inspect water meters. As a Water Meter Technician, you will be required to maintain records and appropriate documentation with the use of field-based hardware/software related to the metering program. In addition to having a proven mechanical aptitude, a Water Meter Technician will need to have exceptional customer service skills and will need to be comfortable entering residential and commercial properties. Preference will be given to those with previous experience and/or training with public water supply systems.

Our Ideal Candidate:

3 years’ experience in installation, repair and maintenance of water meters or in a related field
Confined Space Awareness training
Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) Certification Level I
Occupational First Aid Level I
WHIMIS 2015
Water Engineering Technology Diploma (or similar) (Preferred)
Cross Connection Control Tester and/or Inspector Certification (Preferred)
Experience with water meter reading hardware and software (Preferred)
Practical knowledge and experience of water metering programs
Practical knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting practices including the use of related tools
Proven mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in a related field
Possess strong customer service and inter-personal skills, exercising courtesy and tact in the exchange of routine information with members of the public
Knowledge of the use of a metal detector for the purpose of locating underground utilities
Sound experience and knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Suite
Good physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform manual work outside, in the presence of all types of weather conditions
Ability to work flexible hours
Criminal Record check may be required

Applications are accepted online at www.westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Competition No. 23-21E, Closes March 19, 2023

Full Time – 6-8 Month Term | 40 hrs/wk | $35.24/hr

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Applications are accepted online at www.westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.