Utility Operator Level 1 or 2
Water Service Corporation
- British Columbia
- $67,000-93,900 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Controls flow and processing of water/wastewater, residuals, and finished water/effluent, operating valves and gates either manually or by remote control
- Monitors gauges, meters and control panels and observes variations in operating conditions
- Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses, interpreting test results to determine processing requirements
- Ensures plant records are accurate and up to date
- Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
- Performs daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly sampling of all aspects of the wastewater utility systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Operates, inspects and services equipment in water and wastewater, including hydraulics, pumps, valves etc
- Performs related security, safety and administrative procedures involving chemical hazards, personal protective equipment, general health and safety procedures, and emergency preparedness
- Maintains emergency preparedness binders and field operating manuals
- Undertakes routine repairs to water distribution and wastewater treatment and collection systems
- Maintains shift logs, recoding meter and gauge readings
- Performs other related duties as required
- Extended Health Benefits: We offer our employees extended health and dental coverage that is flexible to meet your unique needs. This can include chiropractic, massages or therapy
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is readily available to new employees on Day 1, giving you access to resources pertaining to confidential support services. Some examples include mental health, relationship/marital conflicts, and legal and financial issues
- Sick Hours: We offer 15 sick days that you start accruing on day 1 to ensure that you are taking care of your wellbeing without having to worry about getting paid
- Flexible Work: We are flexible when it comes to meeting your needs in terms of work location. We welcome flexible work options to support your needs
- RRSP Program: We believe in investing in your future. We match your RRSP contributions up to 5%.
- Technology in the Workplace: Access to most recent computer applications like Microsoft Suite, Video Conferencing tools and utilizing tablet, laptop and/or mobile device
- Grow with us: If you are interested in further developing your skillset within the role, we offer tuition reimbursements for any certification/licensing/self-development that you would like to explore.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.
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