Operator 1
About the role
POSTING TYPE: Internal
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
HOURS OF WORK**:** 40-hour work week, as per schedule
HOURLY RATE $36.80 per hour, Pay Grade 6 - Schedule "B" Outside Employees
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Grade 12 Diploma or GED
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
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Valid Class three (3) BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
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Valid Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certification as:
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Water Distribution 1 (WD1) Operator or,
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Water Treatment 1 (WT1) Operator.
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Wastewater Collection 1 (WWC1) Operator or,
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Wastewater Treatment 1 (WWT1) Operator.
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Cross Connection Assembly Tester
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Chlorine Handler’s certificate equivalent to that issued by the BCWWA
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Approved training in Confined Space Awareness
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Approved Ground Disturbance Level 1
EXPERIENCE
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Two (2) years’ Municipal Public Works experience, or work experience of a similar nature in private industry, including:
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One (1) year direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of water distribution and/or treatment systems or,
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One (1) year direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of wastewater collection and/or treatment systems.
SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection system; wastewater collection and treatment operating principles and practices.
- Ability to identify possible and probable causes associated with water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and storm sewer collection system problems, blockages and failures.
- Knowledge of safety hazards associated with working in and around water distribution and wastewater collection systems and appropriate safe work procedures.
- Knowledge of safe work procedures, appropriate signage and work site protection when working on travelled road surfaces.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Intermediate level word processing and spreadsheet ability.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in the exchange of routine information with utility companies, City employees, contractors and the public.
- Degree of initiative and sound judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC, Occupational Health and Safety Rules, WHMIS and TDG.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Committed to pursuing and attending on-going training and educational opportunities relevant to the position.
- Available and willing to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
CLOSING DATE 02/12/2026
About City of Cranbrook
We are the largest urban centre in southeastern British Columbia. We have a stable economy and are home to a wide range of businesses in retail, health care, education and trades. Hitting important metrics of location, lifestyle, labour and connectivity, we offer an enviable advantage to those looking for new opportunities for business and life.
We can offer the balance and richness of life you've been striving for.
Operator 1
About the role
POSTING TYPE: Internal
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
HOURS OF WORK**:** 40-hour work week, as per schedule
HOURLY RATE $36.80 per hour, Pay Grade 6 - Schedule "B" Outside Employees
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Grade 12 Diploma or GED
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
-
Valid Class three (3) BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
-
Valid Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certification as:
-
Water Distribution 1 (WD1) Operator or,
-
Water Treatment 1 (WT1) Operator.
-
Wastewater Collection 1 (WWC1) Operator or,
-
Wastewater Treatment 1 (WWT1) Operator.
-
Cross Connection Assembly Tester
-
Chlorine Handler’s certificate equivalent to that issued by the BCWWA
-
Approved training in Confined Space Awareness
-
Approved Ground Disturbance Level 1
EXPERIENCE
-
Two (2) years’ Municipal Public Works experience, or work experience of a similar nature in private industry, including:
-
One (1) year direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of water distribution and/or treatment systems or,
-
One (1) year direct hands-on work experience with day-to-day involvement with operation, maintenance and/or installation of wastewater collection and/or treatment systems.
SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection system; wastewater collection and treatment operating principles and practices.
- Ability to identify possible and probable causes associated with water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and storm sewer collection system problems, blockages and failures.
- Knowledge of safety hazards associated with working in and around water distribution and wastewater collection systems and appropriate safe work procedures.
- Knowledge of safe work procedures, appropriate signage and work site protection when working on travelled road surfaces.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Intermediate level word processing and spreadsheet ability.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in the exchange of routine information with utility companies, City employees, contractors and the public.
- Degree of initiative and sound judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC, Occupational Health and Safety Rules, WHMIS and TDG.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Committed to pursuing and attending on-going training and educational opportunities relevant to the position.
- Available and willing to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
CLOSING DATE 02/12/2026
About City of Cranbrook
We are the largest urban centre in southeastern British Columbia. We have a stable economy and are home to a wide range of businesses in retail, health care, education and trades. Hitting important metrics of location, lifestyle, labour and connectivity, we offer an enviable advantage to those looking for new opportunities for business and life.
We can offer the balance and richness of life you've been striving for.