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Utility Systems Operator (USO) III Liquid Waste

Position Status: Full-Time Regular Department: Liquid Waste Services Employee Group: GVRD Location: Production Way Operations Centre, Burnaby Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $39.62 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation (2024 wage rates)

This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.

Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a Utility Systems Operator III (USO III) who will oversee the day-to-day operations of Metro Vancouver?s wastewater collection system and lead high-performing utility operations crews responsible for delivering essential wastewater services across the region. In this role, you will provide leadership and direction to Sewer & Drainage Operations crews engaged in the operation, maintenance, inspection, and emergency response activities for critical infrastructure, including sewer systems, pump stations, wastewater detention tanks, and odour control facilities. You will coordinate scheduled maintenance programs and emergency callouts, ensuring the wastewater system operates safely, effectively, and efficiently.

You are: EOCP level III, you will lead complex construction, maintenance, and emergency response projects, coordinate resources, and work closely with contractors, external agencies, and the public. You will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting public health, promoting operational excellence, and fostering a strong safety culture. This position is ideal for an experienced utility professional who excels at leading teams, mentoring staff, making sound operational decisions, and delivering successful outcomes in a dynamic field environment.

This role: (The duties described hereunder are intended to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all inclusive.)

• Operates, monitors and maintains the collection and drainage system facilities including pump stations, dam(s), sanitary/storm sewers, culverts, watercourses, control chambers, manholes, grit chambers, flow meters, flow control devices, debris catchers/grills, emergency generators, and odour control equipment.
• Carries out inspections to ensure efficient operation and safety of facilities, maintenance of access roads and to prevent encroachments onto easements.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and rectifies operational problems.
• Provides suggestions for system improvements.
• Carries out preventive and corrective maintenance tasks following established policies and procedures.
• Repairs facilities and maintains equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, instruments, etc.
• Performs system inspections, sanitary/storm sewer cleaning, alterations, lubrications, etc.
• Performs general repairs, housekeeping, painting, etc.
• Performs maintenance tasks including but not limited to: sanitary/storm sewer inspection, debris catcher/grill cleaning, valve maintenance, brush cutting/vegetation management, gravel, debris and windfall removal, slope, and bank stability enhancements, and beaver dam removal.
• Operates power tools, mowers, chain saws, jackhammers, vehicles and equipment to fulfill the needs of the position.
• Performs construction duties such as sanitary/storm sewer repairs, the raising and rebuilding of manholes and chambers, sanitary/storm sewer connections, road building and water course rehabilitation works.
• Ensures all work carried out adheres to and is in compliance with all applicable policies/procedures, including all WorkSafe and MV safety policies/procedures.
• Advises superiors of situations requiring review.
• Maintains operating records, submits work progress, time reporting, operations and investigative reports as required.
• Assists in the preparation of work schedules, estimates and project work as directed.
• Provides direction and control of other staff as required, to ensure the work is carried out in a safe efficient manner.
• Trains and supervises subordinates in standard