About this role
City of Fort St. JohnUtilities Maintenance Operator III Reg FT, JP2026-112Job No: JP2026112Location: Fort St. JohnDEPARTMENT: Public Works - Utilities DepartmentTERM: Regular Full TimeSALARY: $49.24 per hour, as per BCGEU Collective Agreement Class Title: Utilities Maintenance Operator IDepartment: Public Works & UtilitiesNATURE OF WORKThe Utilities Maintenance Operator I performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, sewer, street, and storm drainage facilities and systems.
This position performs work requiring physical effort and agility, with the ability to have sufficient stamina, strength and coordination to perform heavy manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the supervision of the Utilities Superintendent and the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDMay occasionally provide direction or assistance to junior, seasonal, or temporary employees.KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under direction, installs, repairs and regularly maintains municipal water utility systems including: water mains, hydrants and water services by cutting, fitting, laying, repairing, tapping, cleaning and flushing of water mains, pipes, gates and fittings on repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assists in shutting of broken sections of water mains.
- Under direction, installs, repairs and regularly maintains municipal sewer utility systems including sewer mains, manholes, sewer services by cutting, fitting, laying, repairing, tapping, cleaning and flushing of sanitary and storm sewer mains, manholes and catch-basins and installation of sewer services.
- Assists in repairs and servicing of booster pumping stations, reservoirs, meters and drainage systems, water lift pumps, sewage lift pumps and other pumps.
- Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, stock levels, material usage, etc.
- Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water, sewer backups, flooding; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor.
- Contacts residents and business owners in area where services will be discontinued and explains when services will be shut off and how soon it will be turned back on.
- Ensures traffic control and flagging when required to do so.
- Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
- Operates a variety of light and medium sized power construction and maintenance equipment (e.g. jackhammers, packers, cutoff saws, chain saws, service truck, picker) used in the water, sewer and streets department.
- Performs video inspections of sewer services and mains.
- Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
- Performs required labour involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and service pipe repair, laying and backfilling as well as restoration of construction area after repairs are completed.
- Assists in the training of lower level employees to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction and repair of water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities.
- Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
- Takes reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, and the health and safety of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
- Properly wears protective clothing, devises and equipment provided, and ensures hazards are immediately reported to Supervisors.
- Complies with the City of Fort St. John?s Occupational Health and Safety program, and all applicable policies and procedures.
- Other related dut