INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL
Unionized Job Vacancy
Competition #23-26
POSITION TITLE: Utility Operator III
DEPARTMENT: Operations
HOURS OF WORK: 40 Hours/ week
POSTING DATE: November 9, 2023
CLOSING DATE: 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 23, 2023
HOURLY RATE: $37.81
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the Director of Operations the Utility Operator III is responsible for participating in a variety of utility installation and maintenance functions for the Town such as storm sewer, sanitary sewer wastewater collection systems, and water distribution system repair, installation, and maintenance.
Qualifications include:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Water Distribution II
- Wastewater Collection Level I (EOCP)
- BC Driver’s License Class 3 with air
- First Aid Level 1
- WHIMIS
- 5 years experience in operation, maintenance and installation of municipal services, or an equivalent of education, training, and experience
- Experience with shoring, chlorine handling considered an asset.
Candidates with lesser experience may be considered for a Utilities I or II position and are encouraged to apply.
For complete details of this position, please see the full Job Description here.
Qualified candidates may forward their application package including cover letter, resume and three references, quoting Competition #23-26 no later than 4:00 p.m., November 23, 2023 to:
Human Resources
Confidential: Competition #23-26
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Or: careers@smithers.ca
The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.