Utility/Equipment Operator
Village of Lumby
Department: Public Works Department
Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day operation, testing and maintenance of the water and sewer distribution systems
Direct Supervisor: Public Works Working Foreman
Pay Rate: $36.68/hour (2026) based on a 40-hour work week. Plus, a competitive benefit package (after 90-day Probation) 15% in lieu during probation period.
Job Description:Reporting to the Public Works Working Foreman, the Utility/Equipment Operator position maintains the water treatment and distribution system, sanitary sewer treatment and collection system and the storm sewer collection system; operates a variety of mobile heavy and small equipment common to municipal Public Works Department and perform the duties of a truck driver/labourer including snowplow work.
See the Village of Lumby website (
lumby.ca) for the full job details.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Five years of municipal works experience, three years of direct hands-on work experience with water and sewer maintenance and/or installation with the treatment and collection systems.
- Completion of Grade 12 education or G.E.D.
- Possess a minimum of a valid EOCP Level 1 Water Distribution Operator or a Level 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator.
- Must hold a valid Class 5 Drivers License with air endorsement.
- Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment.
The following additional qualifications/ experience considered an asset:
- Level 2 or higher Water Distribution Operator certification.
- Level 2 or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator certification.
- Level 1 or higher Wastewater Collection Operator certification.
- Possess a Cross Connection Control Tester certificate.
- Class 3 Drivers License with an air endorsement.
- Basic First Aid (Formerly Occupational First Aid Level 1)
- Confined Space Entry training.
- Fall Protection training.
- Electrical Lockout training.
- WHMIS certificate.
HOURS OF WORKMonday through Friday 40 hours per week of varying work shifts or as otherwise directed by the Public Works Working Foreman. Willing to work a weekly on-call schedule including weekends as agreed upon by the Village of Lumby.
https://lumby.ca/employment-opportunities/
