water and wastewater technician
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Utilities Technologist
Posted on
September 24, 2024
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Employer details
District of Squamish
Job details
The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.Utilities Technologist Status: Regular Full-TimeWork Area: Public WorksPosting Date: September 24, 2024Closing Date: October 31, 2024GENERAL SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Utilities Manager, the Utilities Technologist is part of a team that plans, develops, and delivers water and sewer utility infrastructure maintenance, upgrade and rehabilitation related projects. Work will require field inspection duties, consultant and contractor coordination and direction; regulatory program outreach, education, and enforcement; as well as other technical and administrative work.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCustomer Service Contributes to the success of our team and creation of our community, by fostering the District of Squamish corporate values in their work: Respect, Integrity, Connection and Progress. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms field inspections related to operational, special, and capital projects to ensure compliance with municipal regulations, bylaws and industry best practice. Reviews servicing plans for conformity with municipal regulations, bylaws, and industry best practice. Determines scope of work, drafts tender documents for special, capital and maintenance projects, and performs overall construction management. Provides general and technical support for Utility Supervisors and operators in the provision of water and sewer services. Implements the Districts utility regulatory education and enforcement programs and bylaws including but not limited to water conservation, sewer source control and cross connection control. Supports implementation of the District?s water metering program. Collects, processes and develops various data, statistics, records, drawings, correspondence and reports in order to maintain electronic and hard copy databases in support of the District?s maintenance programs, benchmarking and optimization initiatives, and regulatory compliance obligations. Creates and updates safe work procedures. Provides technical information to municipal staff, 3rd party contractors and consultants, utility companies, developers, and the public. Handles inquiries and complaints from the public, external and internal agencies in a professional manner. Coordinates and responds to technical inquiries independently or in conjunction with other staff. Performs other related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESThorough knowledge of local government bylaws and regulations relating to subdivision, building site servicing, new construction as well as water and sewer utility operations and maintenance. Knowledge of Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) policies and procedures. Knowledge of relevant water and sewer utility environmental legislative, regulatory and reporting requirements, and procedures. Knowledge of engineering principles as they relate to water and sewer infrastructure projects. Good organizational skills and ability to follow oral and written instruction. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner, even in challenging circumstances. Strong computing capability, especially with the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as other utility specific hardware and software applications. Ability to write and present reports, letters, and memos. Ability to manage and perform multiple duties simultaneously. Ability to read architectural, engineering, and legal plans, and specifications. Knowledge of utility benchmarking and optimization programs. Knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations, programs, and reporting requirements.REQUIRED TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEValid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License Diploma of Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology or Water & Wastewater
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LocationSquamish, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$42.18HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#98249
Advertised until
2024-10-31
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