Job Description

City of Powell River

Utilities Labourer II 

CLOSING DATE:  
Open until filled

DEPARTMENT:  
Infrastructure Services

DIVISION:                 
Operational Services

SECTION:                 
Waterworks

REPORTS TO:         
Waterworks Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY :
Assists with the new installation or maintenance and/or construction of water, sanitary sewer or storm sewer mains and services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs labouring, maintenance and construction functions in the water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer mains and services areas in the Water Section
• Locates water, sewer, and gas service lines (BC One-Call) for pre-construction
• Performs pressure tests and disinfects new or repaired water main installations
• Removes, installs and maintains fire hydrants
• Adjusts manhole frames and lids, catch basin grates and water valve lids to correct elevations in preparation for road improvements or landscaping
• Operates forklift, small hand and power tools and other equipment
• Operates City vehicles (Class 5 with Air or lesser)
• May be required to work outside of regular hours to deal with emergencies
• May be required to fulfill standby responsibilities on a rotating schedule
• Maintain professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School (Grade 12)
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
• E.O.C.P. Wastewater Collection Level I Certificate

OR

• E.O.C.P. Water Distribution Level I Certificate
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Traffic Control Person Certificate
• Forklift Training
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Shoring and Excavation Training
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

• 1 year as required for E.O.C.P. Level I Certificate
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE :
This is a union position with the current 2025 pay rate of $33.95 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK :
7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

**ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE**

Navigate to the City’s website at

Select ‘I Want To’ , then ‘Apply for’ , then Employment with the City’ . 

Click on the desired job posting displayed under ‘Current Opportunities’ and you will be taken to the instructions on how to apply. 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work at office, Local area, Monday to friday, Rotating shift,

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