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Utility Operator 2 (FT)
@ Municipality of North Cowichan
North Cowichan, British Columbia
Overview
The Municipality of North Cowichan is hiring a full-time Utility Operator 2 to install, operate and maintain municipal water distribution and wastewater and storm water collection systems. The role involves hydrant, valve and manhole work, flushing and sampling, and includes weekend and on-call duties. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, and the position is unionized (CUPE Local 358).
Responsibilities:
- Inspect and maintain hydrants, valves and manholes
- Flush water mains and sample water for bacteria and chlorine
- Assist with reservoirs, pump stations, meters and PRVs
- Perform routine repairs and connections to utility systems
- Keep records of underground installations
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 completed
- Waste Water Collection Level 1 and Water Distribution Level 2 certification
- Valid Class 5 B.C. driver's licence
- Ability to work alone safely and efficiently
- Weekend and on-call availability
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Waste Water Collection Level 1, Water Distribution Level 2 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Municipality of North Cowichan
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 30,000) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End including University Village, are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.
We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Utility Operator 2 on a Full Time basis. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability with one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!
Under the general direction of the Manager, Utilities, the Utility Operator 2 will perform a range of duties related to the safe and efficient installation, operations and maintenance of municipal water distribution systems, wastewater and storm water collection systems. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Hydrant inspection and maintenance.
- Water main flushing.
- Valve exercising.
- Manhole inspections.
- Assists with reservoirs.
- Assists with pump stations.
- Assists with flow meters.
- Assists with PRVs.
- Assists with bacteriological samples and chlorine residuals.
- Assists with repairs, replacements, and installations.
- Assists with connections and inspection chambers.
- Deployment to other duties will be required from time to time.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
- Completion of Grade 12.
- Certification in good standing in Waste Water Collection Level 1 and Water Distribution Level 2.
- Experience in the use of computers and keyboard skills for use with utility-related computer programs.
- Ability to undertake routine repairs to utility systems.
- Ability to learn to operate related maintenance tools and equipment.
- Demonstrable ability to organize, coordinate and keep records of underground installations and facility functions.
- Demonstrable ability to work alone under minimal supervision in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to work weekends and perform on-call duties.
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required.
- The position may be physically demanding; candidate must be able to successfully perform all duties associated with the position. A medical certificate attesting to suitability for this position may be required.
This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website.
Candidates may be eligible for Level 1 and Level 2 Utility Certificate bonuses in accordance with the Collective Agreement when holding the applicable certification and performing duties associated with that certification level.
Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
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