City of North Vancouver

Utility Tradesworker - Waterworks

Regular Full-time
 
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Liveable City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Engineering, Parks & Environment Department (Engineering Operations) requires a Regular Full time Utility Tradesworker – Waterworks.
 
You will be responsible for skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring and construction of the City’s water systems.  You will inspect, service, maintain and repair gate valves, meters, pumps, hydrants, pressure reducing valves, plumbing and irrigation systems, and related waterworks appurtenances.  In addition you will respond to and investigate complaints and emergencies. You will direct and participate in the work of others.  You will schedule, coordinate and oversee the work of others ensuring performance standards, specifications and safety procedures are met, as well as coordinate with external contractors and agencies.
 
You will prepare cost and time estimates and monitor budget expenditures related to projects.  In addition you will establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, receive and resolve service requests and complaints from the public and other departments, prepare and maintain records/reports, and order materials/equipment.
 
You will have completed Grade 12, supplemented by courses leading to or resulting in a diploma or trade (or other) qualifications in a field related to the work and possess considerable related knowledge and experience.  An EOCP Water Distribution level 2 Certification is required; EOCP level 3 Certification would be an asset.  Experience or training in Wastewater Collection would be an asset.  A thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, procedures and materials, tools and equipment used in water operations, maintenance and construction operations is required.  The position requires strong leadership with a demonstrated ability to work in a team setting along with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.  You will be proficient with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft and Infor Public Works, or similar Financial and Asset Management systems.  A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is also required.
 
Salary:
$38.42 per hour
(January 2021 rates)
 
Hours of Work:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
 
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org  by Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
 
Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.
 
Posting:  2023-0089