Operator in Training (OIT)

POSTING TYPE: Internal 
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
HOURS OF WORK: 40-hour work week, as per schedule

HOURLY RATE $36.92 per hour, Pay Grade 4 - Schedule “B” Outside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION 

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED
• 18 CEU’s from approved courses in either: Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Valid Class three (3) BC Driver's License with Air Endorsement

EXPERIENCE 

• Three (3) years’ experience in a Municipal Works experience or work experience of a similar nature in private industry including: 
  • Sewer/Watermain Installation/Replacement
  • Road maintenance/Asphalt Repair
  • Lawn Maintenance/Irrigation Installation

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Ability to operate municipal works equipment.
• Basic knowledge of computers and general office equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in dealing with members of the public, other agencies and staff.
• High 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.

Preference will be given to someone with:

• Knowledge of hand signals/ spotter experience.
• Comfortable backing up haul trucks.
• Ability to run hand power tools.
• The ability to install manholes, catch basins, valves, and other pre-cast structures.
• Understanding of typical industry-standard safe working procedures, especially around trenches and heavy equipment.
• Understanding of MMCD, supplementary specifications and civil best practices.
• Someone who thrives being in a production-driven environment while staying friendly, professional, and communicative.
• Attention to detail and desire to provide high-quality workmanship.
• Problem solver.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Available to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
• Respond to emergency callouts and undertake responsibilities specific to Disaster Services.
• A satisfactory Police Information Check required.

CLOSING DATE 10/14/2026