Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Utility Person

Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions that showcase the region's beauty - pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests and both historic and modern areas, all within approximately 45,000 square kilometres. Headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 130,000 located within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas. 

Candidates will be placed into one of the following roles based upon certifications and experience.

The Role(s):
Utility Maintenance Worker:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Utility Services, the Utility Maintenance Labourer is responsible for:

•  “Handy-person” services including general site and infrastructure maintenance
• Assisting other utility staff in addressing system breakdowns, repairs, and upgrades
• System checks, calibrating analyzers, service locates, service turn on /shut off, and meter reading
• Water sampling and completing on-site logs and data recording

Work is often performed outdoors in inclement weather.

Utility Technician:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Utility Services, the Utility Technician ensures adequate operation of all water/wastewater treatment and distribution/collection system equipment and facilities, including intake structures, tanks, pump stations, pumps, valve systems, chemical feed systems, process and water quality analyzers, monitoring equipment, and all other mechanical and non-mechanical equipment. This includes collection of routine water/wastewater samples per established schedule, regular inspections of the distribution/collection systems, turn-on and turn-offs of customer services, performing meter reads and responding to customer inquiries and complaints. The Utility Technician often works independently with limited supervision. This role requires the ability to be on standby and respond within 30 minutes to after-hours calls.

Utility Operator:
The Utility Operator reports directly to the Supervisor of Utility Services and is responsible for ensuring systems meet regulatory requirements. The Operator controls, investigates and correct all operational issues, performs regular maintenance activities on treatment and distribution facilities, and performs emergent system breakdowns, diagnoses point of failure (root-cause) to determine appropriate action to resolve the system issue. The Operator provides direction to Utility Technician(s) in the field and participates in projects addressing risks to community users or the environment.

There will be full-time hours available starting at the end of May for approximately four (4) to six (6) months, or upon the return of the incumbent.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Education and Experience:
Utility Maintenance Worker:

• Small Water Systems Certification - Operator Training would be an asset
• WHIMIS Training
• Class 5 Drivers License
• Prefer 2 years of related experience

Utility Technician:

• Level 1 Operator Certification in any of the following: Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection; an equivalent combination of certification may be considered.
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Prefer 3 years recent, related experience

Utility Operator:

• Level 2 Operator Certification in any of the following: Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection, Water Treatment, and/or Water Distribution; an equivalent combination of certification may be considered.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Prefer 6 years recent, relevant work experience in wastewater systems operation and maintenance

Desired Training and Experience for ALL Roles:

• Confined Space Entry and/or Rescue training and experience
• Knowledge of WHIMS 2015 and TDG
• Hydrant Maintenance training
• Skid Steer and Compact Excavator operational experience and training
• Forklift Operation Certification

These positions fall under the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 900 (2019 - 2023). The rate of pay is based upon the EOCP certification and experience with the following bi-weekly pay ranges:

• Utility Maintenance Worker - Pay Grade 4 - $1,957.73 - $2,272.96
• Utility Technician - Pay Grade 6 - $2,201.23 - $2,524.91
• Utility Operator - Pay Grade 8 - $2,477.09 - $2,865.58

Applications must be submitted by 11:00pm PST, and include a cover letter and a resume outlining your qualifications and experience. Careers - Thompson-Nicola Regional District (tnrd.ca)

Thank you for considering the Thompson Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents!

Organization: Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Region: Thompson / Shuswap / Columbia

Posted: May 7, 2024, 11:21 am

Expires: May 23, 2024, 11:00 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Casual
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Rate: $1,957.73 to $2,865.58 Bi-Weekly