Underground Utilities - Equipment Operator

City of Brandon•Brandon, MB

2d•CA$27 - CA$41•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week. The purpose of this position is to participate as part of a working team that operates a variety of equipment and machinery and performs the tasks required for the safe and efficient operations of the City’s Underground Utilities section.

Requirements

Grade 12, G.E.D., C.A.E.C., or Mature High School Diploma
Must possess a valid and subsisting Class 3 with Air Endorsement Province of Manitoba driver’s licence
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience operating equipment, such as sewer jet, front end loader, rubber tire or track excavator, CCTV van, tandem, tractor trailer combination low bed or end dump, etc
Hold or obtain within eighteen (18) months of appointment, Level 1 Certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
Water Distribution O&M & O&M Wastewater Collection – Volume 1 from California State University, Sacramento, within twenty-four (24) months of appointment
Hold or obtain within thirty-six (36) months of appointment Level 2 Certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
Required to obtain all certifications required by provincial regulations

Nice To Haves

Possess a valid and subsisting Class 1 with Air Endorsement Province of Manitoba driver’s license.
Experience operating equipment digging excavations in the maintenance of underground installations.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of equipment which may include a sewer jet, front end loader, rubber tire or track excavator, CCTV van, tandem, tractor trailer combination low bed or end dump, boiler truck etc.
Operates an excavator/backhoe to dig excavations in the maintenance of utility maintenance and repair.
Installs and operates special attachments for the equipment.
Assists in loading, unloading and transporting of equipment or drives equipment to the work site.
Performs equipment servicing tasks such as cleaning, lubricating and refuelling equipment, makes minor adjustments or repairs or requests repairs as required.
Performs work from site drawings and observes reference stakes, hand signals, oral and written directions.
Performs manual tasks as required or assigned including using an jackhammer to excavate and repair the water and sewer systems and handling sections of pipe, cribbing and construction tools.
May direct other employees involved in the maintenance, installation and repair of water mains and services, domestic and storm sewers.
Performs all duties using safe work practices and ensuring work conditions as required by the Workplace Safety and Health Act and City of Brandon safety regulations are met and maintained.
Maintains records required in the Utilities operations including records such as hydrant inspections, valve inspections, sewer maintenance and those required for materials, equipment hours, mileage, etc.
Performs manual readings and operates Meter Reading System equipment for automated water readings.
Assists with the installation, servicing and replacement of large and small water meters.
Help operate equipment required for thawing of water services.
Testing water services for leaks and performing required follow-up, investigating complaints concerning water pressure and quality, ensure security seals and by-passes are in accordance with section policies.