City of Fort St. John
Utilities Maintenance Operator in Training (OIT) I — City of Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John is hiring a regular full‑time Utilities Maintenance Operator in Training (OIT) I to work in Public Works – Utilities. The role is entry‑level, supervised work that combines hands‑on maintenance of water, sewer, street and storm drainage systems with on‑the‑job training toward higher certification. The position follows the BCGEU collective agreement at $39.77 per hour.
Reporting to the Utilities Superintendent and Utilities Maintenance Supervisor and taking direction from Operator II/III staff, this job does not include supervisory duties. It requires availability for varied shifts, including evenings and weekends. Specific educational or experience requirements are not stated in the excerpt; consult the full posting for those details.
- Install, repair and maintain water mains, hydrants, services and related fittings.
- Assist with sewer mains, manholes, catch basins and sewer service work.
- Support maintenance of booster stations, reservoirs, meters and various pumps.
- Keep records of inspections, maintenance activities and material usage.
- Locate existing utility lines before excavation and perform water/sewer locates and service turn‑offs/turn‑ons.
- Respond to and assess public reports of leaks, pressure loss, backups or flooding.
Benefits and application details are not provided in the excerpt. For the full job description and how to apply, see the original posting on the source URL.
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