Utilities Operator D

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast‑growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

DEPARTMENT: Planning and Engineering

SUPERVISOR: Utilities Supervisor

TERMS: Full‑Time, Permanent

REFERENCE #: 2026‑008

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the overall operation of TteS Wastewater Collection (WWC), Water Distribution (domestic) and Dam systems to ensure quality of water, health, safety and maintenance standards are provided in the community.

• Completes in‑house safety procedures and ensures programs are maintained for safe work practices and occupational health and safety guidelines are adhered to for staff and visitors.
• Records and performs sampling with current standard methods within Wastewater collection system.
• Monitors and analyzes data from operations and SCADA for lift station sites within WWCS.
• Collects and records operational data and lab results, forwards to supervisor.
• Completes safety procedures for construction, inspection and testing of sewers, inspection of manholes and repairs to underground mainline.
• Clears stoppages, clears sewers, controls roots, grease, odors and corrosion in collection system.
• Operates and maintains a variety of types of motors, supervisory controls, pumps & valves, and other equipment.
• Examines the condition of a sewer system, follows sewer maintenance program, and safely uses various methods to replace or repair damaged sewers.
• Drafts reports on computer; records maintenance and logbook entries of daily duties are required.
• Completes Service Area annual reporting as per TteS Asset Management Policy/Bylaw.
• Works closely with specialty companies contracted to perform work with WWC operator on collection system from time to time.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with TteS policies, standards and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of TteS.

• Completes in‑house safety procedures and ensures programs are maintained for safe work practices and occupational health and safety guidelines are adhered to for staff and visitors.
• Records and performs sampling with current standard methods within the Water distribution system.
• Monitors data from operations and SCADA for WDS.
• Collects and records operational data and lab results, forwards to supervisor.
• Completes safety procedures for construction, inspection and testing of water network elements, inspection of manholes and repairs to underground water main.
• Operates and maintains a variety of types of motors, supervisory controls, pumps & valves, and other equipment.
• Examines the condition of water distribution system (water mains, water reservoirs, ARDA raw water system, Paul Lake Dam), sets up a water maintenance program, and safely uses various methods to replace or repair damaged water system elements.
• Drafts reports on computer; records maintenance and logbook entries of daily duties are required.
• Completes Service Area annual reporting as per TteS Asset Management Policy/Bylaw.
• Works closely with specialty companies contracted to perform work with WD operator on distribution system from time to time.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the TteS policies, standards and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the TteS.

• Inspects, operates and maintains Paul Lake Dam adhering to BC’s Dam Safety Regulation.
• Assists with water irrigation systems as needed with coordinating seasonal startup/shutdown.
• Manages storm water network.

• Level I EOCP Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Certificates or intention of writing such exams.
• Must possess a valid class 5 BC Drivers Licence.
• Must possess First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
• Must possess Confined Space Entry &…