Utility Worker

Utility Worker I

Position Status: Full‑Time Temporary (This position to last not later than June 8, 2026)

Department: Liquid Waste Services

Employee Group: GVRDEU

Location: Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richmond

Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $33.66 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation (2024 wage rates)

This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.

Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a Utility Worker I who will be performing general labor related tasks (landscaping/power washing/painting/janitorial) at a wastewater treatment plant. Earned hours can be applied towards EOCP Operator certification in Wastewater Treatment.

You are: Self‑motivated, hardworking, safety‑oriented, and able to work comfortably alone or in a team‑based environment.

• Assist operations and maintenance staff in performing tasks such as minor construction, building forms, mixing concrete, grounds maintenance, brush cutting, channel clearing, etc.
• Operate ancillary equipment such as trucks, small tractors, lawnmowers, brush saws, weed eaters.
• Operate compressors, pneumatic tools, electrical power tools, chain saws.
• Perform site preparation and painting work.
• Work in confined spaces and conduct safety monitor duties as required.
• Assist in leak and/or other emergency repairs.
• Obtain tools and parts from warehouses.
• Pickup and delivery from suppliers.
• Work in compliance with all District safety policies, procedures and WCB regulations.

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Ability to operate power and pneumatic tools.
• Mechanical ability and construction aptitude.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and demonstrate safety awareness.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physically capable of performing work duties and willingness and ability to perform shift work.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license.

Note: This position will progress to Utility Worker II after 5 years experience in this classification OR 3 years experience and completion of Sacramento State Water Supply or Water Treatment or Wastewater Collection or Wastewater Treatment Level 1 and 2 courses, or an equivalent level of training.

Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.

Metro Vancouver employees proudly serve the region and demonstrate the behaviours and attributes of six leadership competencies:
Accountability, Adaptability, Building and Nurturing Relationships, Communication, Continuous Learning, and Strategic Thinking and Action.

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