Field Service and Installation Technician

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21
Division: City Planning & Community Services
Type of Posting: Hourly Salary: $32.48- $36.17
Date Posted : We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree Saulteaux Dakota Nakota Lakota and Métis Nation honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

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We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples people of colour 2SLGBTQIAP individuals of all genders people of disabilities and members of equity-deserving communities to apply.

The Field Services Representative position performs technical duties related to the City of Reginas transportation water wastewater and drainage systems. This encompasses construction and inspection of infrastructure including conducting regular site visits to create inspection records and reports at regular intervals. The main duty of the field services representative is to protect the interest of the City while assuring works are constructed appropriately and in accordance with contracts specifications or other performance documentation. An analytical mind with a technical background is essential. Assess and document road water wastewater and storm infrastructure conditions and provide recommendations for repair and servicing.
Refer to City Standard Construction Specifications and approved drawings and plans from City engineering groups and engineering consultants to ensure the water wastewater stormwater and roadway infrastructure being constructed is in accordance with these material labour and installation specifications and approved plans (both on site and in office review).
Advise project manager or foreman of any suspected anomalies or deviations from approved plans or construction specifications.
Issue stop work orders due to policy procedure or safety violations and levy fines due to violations as prescribed by servicing agreement or delegated authority of various development related bylaws.
Review record drawings test result reports and acceptance criteria results submitted by contractors and/or consultants against own inspection records notes images and drawing mark-ups for accuracy and provide report to developer project manager and city technical staff as required.
Inspect and keep records surrounding utility installations and assist with enforcement of deficiency corrections.
Uses electronic surveying instruments and digital information to as-built information for constructed infrastructure and other engineering projects and installations.
Coordinates and monitors projects to ensure code/legislation safety schedules contracts and plans including traffic accommodation temporary water and sewer bypass pumping are adhered to
Train staff and/or perform inspection duties related to the construction of roadways sewer and water facilities and municipal utilities and maintain accurate records and reports.
Knowledge of construction and maintenance practices pertaining to roadway water wastewater and storm sewer installation along with related infrastructure.
Knowledge of the principles of organization record keeping reporting and the ability to apply these principles effectively.
Knowledge of field investigation and testing equipment procedures and practices
Knowledge of job-related office productivity software internet browsers and search engines enterprise software and technology devices
Knowledge of survey related computer software (Spectra/Geo-tools/Trimble Geomatics Office).
Knowledge of the use and care of surveying equipment (including Level Transit Total Station and GPS units).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and within the City service.
Skill in Access Excel Word GIS and AutoCAD or similar software.
The knowledge skills and abilities obtained through completion of a two (2) year program in a Civil Engineering Diploma program and a minimum of two (2) years related experience in a municipal engineering environment.
Courses related to municipal construction inspection surveying and drafting and a minimum of five (5) years directly related experience in a municipal engineering environment
Certification through the National Association of Sewer Service Companies
Must possess a valid Class Five (5) drivers licence.
Must be able and willing to perform work of a physical nature in field environments and inclement weather.
Must be able to move about construction sites independently use hand tools and perform actions such as move heavy objects 25 kg to perform inspection duties.
Working shift work
Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Reginas Criminal Record Check Policy.
At City of Regina we offer competitive compensation health and wellness benefits and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If youre passionate about public service and making a difference apply now!
Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted