Job Description

District of Lillooet

Utility Operator II

(Full Time)

Lillooet is a small, friendly community of just over 2,300 residents. Located within the territory of the St\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa1t\xe2\x80\x99imc Nation, the municipality of Lillooet lies on the banks of the Fraser River in a beautiful valley, surrounded by forested picturesque mountains, and adjoining valleys hosting many rivers, creeks and lakes creating a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

Residents of Lillooet enjoy a wide variety of arts, culture, sport, and outdoor activities, with scenic drives to nearby Whistler and Kamloops. If you seek mountains of opportunity, where you can build your career and proudly help shape the future of the community you call home, Lillooet awaits!

Utility Operator II (Full Time)
Reporting to the Public Works Foreman, the Utility Operator II position is responsible for performing duties related to the operation and maintenance of municipal water and/or wastewater facilities. This position involves the performance of a wide variety of work, occasionally of a complex nature.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation and maintenance of municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and distribution, and sewage collection and treatment, as qualified.
• Call-out to emergencies in the municipal infrastructure system as required.
• Implementation of public works projects to satisfy established designs.
• Assist with connection of users to municipal sewer and water systems in accordance with regulated public health standards.
• Assist with effective inventory control in relation to materials/goods associated with the municipal infrastructure.
• Assist with development and maintenance of effective records for municipal infrastructure.
• Perform the duties of other Public Works classifications as required and where qualified.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure works, or other equivalent combination of training and experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License or equivalent with clean drivers abstract.
• Possess a valid EOCP Level 2 designation or equivalent for at least one of: Water Distribution (WD), Sewer Collection (WWC), Water Treatment (WT) or Sewer Treatment (WWT).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate or equivalent
• Working knowledge of WHMIS regulations and WorkSafeBC procedures.

Hours of work:

• 40 hours per week
  

Pay and Benefits:

• This is a Union position within CUPE Local 173. The current rate of pay is $31.61/hour.
• Extended medical, dental, pension, sick leave, and other benefits are in accordance with the collective agreement.

For further details, please review the full posted at \xe2\x80\x9cwww.lillooet.ca/jobs\xe2\x80\x9d.

To be considered for this opportunity, please send your cover letter, resume, and driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract to Don Darling, Interim Director of Public Works & Utilities, at ddarling@lillooet.ca. Applications will be received until the position is filled.

We thank all interested individuals for their applications for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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