Description
Reporting to the Supervisor, Water Branch, you will perform manual maintenance, repair and installation work in the Waterworks Branch. Your duties include: locating and repairing broken or leaking water services and mains; installing water services; performing maintenance on the water system such as valves, hdyrants, meters etc; constructing new mains; installing valves, sleeves and elbows; installing and repairing hydrants; cutting pipe; installing meter boxes; using tapping machines; advising contacts of water service disruption; responding independently to emergency and after hour calls, and other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Grade 12 graduation supplemented by considerable experience in the maintenance of Municipal waterworks system, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Completion of BCWWA Water Distribution Level 1 is required.
- Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, installation and repair of Municipal waterworks system.
- Sound knowledge of the City’s water distribution system.
- Considerable knowledge of the work site safety precautions and hazards applicable to the work.
- Ability to effectively perform tasks with minimum supervision and to exercise good judgment and independendance when responding to emergency calls or other situations.
- Ability to supervise the work of assistants engaged in waterworks maintenance, installation and repair operations.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read and work from design plans, layouts and sketches, and prepare and maintain records related to the work.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other contacts.
- Ability to employ contemporary service excellence principles at work.
- Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work.
- Must possess and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License.
- Must successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.
Salary & Benefits
DEPARTMENT: Engineering Operations
STATUS: Fulltime
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm*
SALARY: $27.90 per hour (2015 Rate)
*This position participates in a compressed work week program, working an extra half hour per day, accumulating time for a day off with pay at a later date.
Contact
Email: hr@newwestcity.ca
City of New Westminster
511 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, British Columbia
Canada V3L 1H9
City of New Westminster
511 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, British Columbia
Canada V3L 1H9
Other relevant information
Apply by sending your resume quoting competition #16-90, by August 5, 2016 to the Human Resources Department, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9, Fax: (604)527-4619 or e-mail to hr@newwestcity.ca.
We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of New Westminster is committed to employment equity.
We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of New Westminster is committed to employment equity.
We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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