Utility Operator 1

Capital Regional District

Utility Operator 1 - Water Distribution, Regional Supply, Juan de Fuca, Saanich Peninsula

Req ID: 2003 
Business Unit: Infrastructure and Water Services 
Division: Water Infrastructure Operations
Regular / Auxiliary: Regular
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J07 
Rate of Pay: $34.87 per hour 
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Posting Date:  October 9, 2026
Closing Date: October 27, 2026

Summary
The focus of this position is Water Distribution, Regional Supply, Juan de Fuca, Saanich Peninsula. This entry level position performs routine tasks to assist in the installation, repair, service and maintenance of water and wastewater system components to ensure optimum performance of the Infrastructure Operations water supply, treatment and distribution systems and wastewater treatment and collection and wastewater treatment systems in accordance with divisional standard operating procedures.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs routine physically demanding construction and maintenance work.
• Follows established procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of small equipment and vehicles which includes the safe transportation of materials.
• Operates and maintains routine equipment and vehicles including assisting with basic trouble shooting and routine problem solving.
• Reads and understands routine design drawings and/or sketches
• Cleans, conducts basic repairs and maintains equipment as directed.
• Completes required documentation and data for the maintenance management system.
• Obtains equipment parts and supplies, as required, to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Undertakes traffic control responsibilities, as directed.
• Performs building and ground maintenance and cleaning in and around facilities.
• Assist with the response to emergencies, as directed.
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information
Water Distribution (Regional Supply, Juan de Fuca, Saanich Peninsula):

• Assists with testing, cleaning, repairing, exchanging, installing and maintaining water mains, water services, fittings, hydrants, flushes, valves, water meters, and other related equipment.
• Assists in the inspection, installation, repair, service and maintenance of equipment, such as: reservoir controls, pumping equipment, pressure reducing valves, pressure regulators, altitude valves, pump control valves, pressure and level recorders, intake screens and related equipment.
• Disinfects storage reservoirs and tanks.

Key Skills & Abilities

• Must be physically fit to perform physically demanding work in all types of weather conditions and in a variety of environments, including confined spaces.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to perform the work, and must have experience using hand-tools, power-tools, and other equipment as would be used in a utility environment.
• Basic experience operating motor vehicles and construction equipment.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of the type of equipment used in a water and wastewater utility environment.
• Basic ability to read, understand and follow routine design drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, work instructions and procedures.
• Ability to accurately follow and carry out verbal and written instruction.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and customer service skills are required.
• Maintains cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Must be able to multi-task and to balance changing workloads and priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers' Compensation Act and OHS Regulations and other relevant safety statutes.
• Ability to understand and apply CRD safety documents and procedures.
• Respond to emergency call-outs, as required, to ensure operational needs are met.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation
• A minimum of 1 year directly related experience

Certifications

• Valid BC Driver's Licence
• Employees upon completion of one (1) year and with a BC EOCP Level 1 Certification will progress to UO 2 classification.

APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.  We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to View email address on civicjobs.ca

The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.