Utilities Operator D

Position Title

Utilities Operator D-2

Planning and Engineering

Utilities Supervisor

Full-time, Permanent

The Utilities Operator D-2 is a senior certified operator responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, Dam and associated utility systems.

• Operates Wastewater Collection (WWCS) System to ensure it is operating effectively for the TteS Reserve (45%)
• Completes in-house safety procedures and ensures programs are maintained for safe work practices and occupational health and safety guidelines are adhered to for staff and visitors.
• Records and performs sampling with current standard methods within Wastewater collection system.
• Monitors and analyses data from operations and SCADA for lift station sites within WWCS.
• Collects and record operational data and lab results, forwards to supervisor.
• Completes safety procedures for construction, inspection and testing of sewers, inspection of manholes and repairs to underground mainline.
• Clears stoppages, clearing sewers, controlling roots, grease, odors and corrosion in collection system.
• Operates and maintains a variety of types of motors, supervisory controls, pumps & valves, and other equipment.
• Examines the condition of a sewer system, follows sewer maintenance program, and safely uses various methods to replace or repair damaged sewers.
• Drafts reports on computers as records of maintenance and logbook entries of daily duties are required.
• Completes Service Area annual reporting as per TteS Asset Management Policy/Bylaw.
• Works closely with specialty companies contracted to perform work with WWC operator on collection system from time to time.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with TteS policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of TteS.
• Coordinates and performs advanced troubleshooting of wastewater collection infrastructure.
• Leads preventative maintenance activities on lift stations, pumps and collection systems.
• Performs inflow and infiltration investigations.
• Assists with CCTV inspection and sewer condition assessments.
• Coordinates emergency response for sewer backups and sanitary sewer overflows.
• Assists with commissioning of new wastewater infrastructure.
• Provides technical guidance to Utilities Operator D-1 staff during field operations.
• Identifies operational improvements and recommends corrective actions.
• Operates Water Distribution (WD) System to ensure it is operating effectively for the TteS Reserve. (45%)
• Completes in-house safety procedures and ensures programs are maintained for safe work practices and occupational health and safety guidelines are adhered to for staff and visitors.
• Records and performs sampling with current standard methods within the Water distribution system.
• Monitors, interprets and responds to SCADA alarms; troubleshoots operational issues and recommends system improvements.
• Collects, analyzes and maintains operational data and laboratory results, identifies trends and reports deficiencies requiring corrective action.
• Completes safety procedures for construction, inspection and testing of water network elements, inspection of manholes and repairs to underground water main.
• Operates and maintains a variety of types of motors, supervisory controls, pumps & valves, and other equipment.
• Examines the condition of water distribution system (water mains, water reservoirs, ARDA raw water system, Paul Lake Dam), set up a water maintenance program, and safely use various methods to replace or repair damaged water system elements.
• Drafts reports on computer, records maintenance and logbook entries of daily duties are required.
• Completes Service Area annual reporting as per TteS Asset Management Policy/Bylaw.
• Works closely with specialty companies contracted to perform work with WD operator on distribution system from time to time.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the TteS policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of…