Job Description

Town of Comox

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Utilities Operator

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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.




A complete job description is available at

www.comox.ca/employment

Qualified applicants with required certifications are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by email to

jobs@comox.ca

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Applications will be received until 4:00 pm Friday, August 22, 2025.



Competition 25-22-E

Dated: July 24, 2025

Tel:

250-339-2202

Fax:

250-339-7110

Email:

town@comox.ca

Address:

1809 Beaufort Avenue Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9

We respectfully acknowledge that we gather and work on the traditional territory of the K'omoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma


Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years