equipment operator - municipal public work

Utility/Equipment OperatorVillage of LumbyDepartment: Public Works DepartmentPosition Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day operation, testing and maintenance of the water and sewer distribution systemsDirect Supervisor: Public Works Working ForemanPay Rate: $36.68/hour (2026) based on a 40-hour work week. Plus, a competitive benefit package (after 90-day Probation) 15% in lieu during probation period.Job Description:Reporting to the Public Works Working Foreman, the Utility/Equipment Operator position maintains the water treatment and distribution system, sanitary sewer treatment and collection system and the storm sewer collection system; operates a variety of mobile heavy and small equipment common to municipal Public Works Department and perform the duties of a truck driver/labourer including snowplow work.See the Village of Lumby website (lumby.ca) for the full job details.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Five years of municipal works experience, three years of direct hands-on work experience with water and sewer maintenance and/or installation with the treatment and collection systems. Completion of Grade 12 education or G.E.D. Possess a minimum of a valid EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution Operator or a Level 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator. Must hold a valid Class 5 Drivers License with air endorsement. Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment.The following additional qualifications/ experience considered an asset: Level 2 or higher Water Distribution Operator certification. Level 2 or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator certification. Level 1 or higher Wastewater Collection Operator certification. Possess a Cross Connection Control Tester certificate. Class 3 Drivers License with an air endorsement. Basic First Aid (Formerly Occupational First Aid Level 1) Confined Space Entry training. Fall Protection training. Electrical Lockout training. WHMIS certificate.HOURS OF WORKMonday through Friday 40 hours per week of varying work shifts or as otherwise directed by the Public Works Working Foreman. Willing to work a weekly on-call schedule including weekends as agreed upon by the Village of Lumby.https://lumby.ca/employment-opportunities/ Location Lumby , BC Work location On site Salary $ 36.68 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CivicJobs.ca #115636 Various locations Lumby, BC