Utilities Operator 2 Job at District of Kent

District of Kent Agassiz, BC

$34.28 an hour

Utilities Operator 2

Competition #2023-14

A well-kept secret hidden within the Upper Fraser Valley of British Columbia‘s southwest coastal region. The District of Kent is bounded on the north by Harrison Lake, on the west by Harrison River, on the south by the Fraser River and on the east by Hope and the Fraser Canyon. It boasts a friendly community spirit with a diverse economy in agriculture, industrial development, tourism, and government services.

The District of Kent is offering an exciting opportunity in our Engineering Services Department for a Utilities Operator Level 2.

This key role assists the Utilities Supervisor in the efficient operation and maintenance of municipal water and wastewater facilities and systems in accordance with established policies, practices and procedures. The incumbent will be required to perform a variety of tasks, varying in degree of complexity, including (but not restricted to); equipment operation, repair and maintenance, taking samples, laboratory testing, monitoring facilities, systems and equipment performance, cleaning equipment, operating mobile equipment, maintaining records and logs as required, and reporting all suspected defects in the operation.

The ideal candidate will possess the following EOCP Certification; Level III in Wastewater Treatment, Level I Wastewater Collection, Level I Water Distribution, and Small Water Systems.

Upon successful completion of the required probationary period, the wage rate for this bargaining unit position is $34.28 - $39.30 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package.

If this position is of interest to you, please submit your resume and cover letter quoting Competition #2023-14 indicating how you meet the qualifications and send to jobs@kentbc.ca by 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2023. Alternatively, submit your application in confidence to:

Alan M. Lucas, CRSP
Director of Human Resources / Occupational Safety
District of Kent
PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
Fax: 604-796-8516

The District of Kent would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Police Information Check and provide a recent driver’s license abstract.


Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset


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