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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Utility Operator I
Posted on September 16, 2024 by Employer details City of Williams Lake
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City of Williams LakeUtility Operator IFull Time Competition 24-28POSITION DETAILS: TITLE: Utility Operator I - FTDEPARTMENT: Municipal ServicesCURRENT RATE OF PAY: $35.88 plus benefitsHOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, shift work and overtime as required including evenings/weekends Williams Lake offers a unique combination of breathtaking natural scenery and urban living.A regional centre with all major amenities and an affordable range of residential opportunities from modern subdivisions and townhouses to large rural properties, Williams Lake is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Williams Lake has year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, the Cariboo offers snowmobiling opportunities and excellent cross-country ski trails, as well as snowshoeing and ice fishing. We are also a short drive to excellent downhill ski hills. Williams Lake truly is the Shangri-La of mountain biking, boasting the largest bike park in British Columbia?s interior. The lake city is a great base for hiking, camping, four-wheeling, waterskiing, swimming, and sport fishing as well. Explore our many trails and take advantage of our beautiful parks, including the Nature Center, trails and walking bridge at Scout Island. Our indoor recreation facilities are top-notch, and recent upgrades to the Cariboo Memorial Recreational Complex include a water slide and training lanes, as well as a lazy river and beautiful fitness centre, in addition to two ice rinks. Williams Lake?s downtown core offers a wide variety of shopping, dining and service opportunities. We have vibrant arts community, music scene and theatre company, and are proud to host a variety of arts and culture activities throughout the year. From the world-famous Williams Lake Stampede to weekly summer concerts and farmers markets to an impressive variety of recreation opportunities, Williams Lake offers excitement, relaxation, and a strong sense of community and belonging. We hope you will join us! GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:The incumbent is responsible for carrying out instructions as required within the Water/Waste Division and the Streets Division of the Municipal Services Department. The incumbent may be required to work in different divisions within the Municipal Services Department. SUPERVISION:The incumbent is responsible to the Director of Municipal Services under the direction of the Manager of Municipal Services and/or designate. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manual labour in construction, repair and maintenance within the Streets, Parks, Water and Waste Divisions. Assists in the maintenance and repair with all aspects of Water Distribution, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Collection systems. Assist with the determination in the locating of gas, telephone, power, television and other utility lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation. Responsible to self to ensure that inventory items removed from the warehouse to undertake projects or maintenance work are correctly accounted for as required by the Purchasing Agent. Responsible to self for ensuring that safe work practices are used on the job site. Shall work within the safety guidelines as established by the City, WorkSafe BC and assists in the development of safer and more efficient methods of work. Shall respond to call-outs for emergency maintenance and repair work at short notice and work in inclement weather conditions. Shall be required to work shift work as scheduled and overtime as required. Ability to review and orient other employees in safe work practices as they pertain to the water and sewer treatment facilities. Other related duties as may be assigned to assist with the City?s day to day operations. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Minimum Grade XII Shall possess a valid Class 5 Driver?s License with Air Endorsement. Must have one Level 1 Certification. Preference will be given to those with a Water Distribution Level I Certification of Qual- LocationWilliams Lake, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$35.88HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #97997
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