Assistant Sewer Equipment Operator at City of Kelowna

Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number CK53890P
Position Title Assistant Sewer Equipment Operator
No. of Staff Required 2
Position Type FT
If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A
Position Groups CUPE Civic
Division Infrastructure (DV220)
Department Wastewater Collection Operations (DP194)
Department Name Wastewater
Branch Wastewater Treatment (BR195)
Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union
Classification Summary - Union Bring your experience and EOCP certification as an Assistant Sewer Equipment Operator. You are responsible for the safe driving and operation of a Tandem Axle combination Jet/Vacuum truck along with performing the daily inspection, maintenance and operation of a variety of power tools and sewer equipment. You offer excellent customer service skills and are able to be flexible and adaptable to adjust to the changing situations
Duties - Union

• Operates and maintains specialized sewer cleaning and inspection equipment, including high-pressure flusher/vacuum trucks; rodding equipment, root-cutters and other specialized attachments, a computerized CCTV camera unit and other equipment related to sewer maintenance.

• Enters confined spaces to perform routine maintenance and assessment of systems.

• Cleans and clears pipes, manholes, catch basins, wet wells, etc. Performs minor repairs to the systems.

• Responds to alarms

• Performs regular inspection duties

• Reads and interprets maps, drawings and utility records.

• Responds to enquiries from the public.

• Utilizing customized computer systems, performs data entry, updates mapping and generates reports.

Results and Activities - Non union
Credentials - Union

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Environmental Operators Certification – Wastewater Collection Level I
• Experience
• BC Drivers License – Class 3 with Air Ticket
• City of Kelowna Certification (on designated equipment/trucks)

Knowledge - Non Union
Skills & Abilities - Non Union
Competencies

• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Service Excellence

Posting Text

Physical Demands Sitting, driving, walking on hard surfaces or on uneven surfaces, climbing in/out of jet/vac truck, climbing ladders, lifting, pulling up to 60kg, carrying, dirty work (sewage), working in all weather and seasonal conditions, day or night work, working around loud noises, shovelling/digging, Confined space entries, working in traffic and construction sites
Special Instructions to Applicant Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on December 23, 2025.
Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.
Please ensure that you have a Driver’s Abstract to attach, as this is a required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”
Additional Hiring Information Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.
Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply
Pay Rate $35.60 per hour
Posting Date 12/17/2025
Closing Date 01/04/2026
Days of Work Monday to Friday
Standard Hours per Day 8
Hours of Work 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Work Location PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE/ YARD
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1

• Other Document 2

• Other Document 3

• Other Document 4