Utilities Serviceperson

Penticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.

The City of Penticton's Utilities Division is in search of a highly skilled and energetic individual for the position of Utilities Serviceperson. The City of Penticton Utilities Division keeps our community safe by providing clean, safe, drinking water, a reliable sanitary sewer system and storm water drainage to help prevent flooding. The Division consists of the Water Treatment Plant, Utilities Distribution & Collections Department and Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Reporting to the Utilities Supervisor, the Utilities Serviceperson performs maintenance and repair tasks involving domestic, agricultural and effluent water distribution, sanitary sewers and storm sewer systems. The Utilities Serviceperson works independently, with internal staff and contractors in a field environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, adjust, read, inspect and test water meters and ERT's.
• Water turn on/offs at residential, commercial and industrial properties as required.
• Locate Utility infrastructure as required for internal and external customers.
• Maintain Utility records in written and digital format.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of fire hydrants, pumps, pressure-reducing valves and related equipment.
• Assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of Agricultural/Domestic/Effluent Distribution systems.
• Assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of Sanitary Sewer Systems including CCTV inspection, service cleaning and repair.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of reservoirs and dams.

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of municipal safety procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting practices and tools.
• Knowledge of Utility locating equipment and metal detectors.
• Operating knowledge of fire hydrants, pumps, water meters, pressure-reducing valves and related equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labour in various weather conditions.

Education, Training & Experience:

• Completion of Senior Secondary School or equivalent.
• Water Distribution Level 1 certification through Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP).
• Valid Class 5 Driver License with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Courses or certificates in WHMIS, TDG, First Aid, Fall Arrest, Confined Space Entry, and Utility locates.

If no applications are received from fully qualified candidates. a candidate possessing some of the qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity position. The wage rate for a development opportunity may vary from the posted rate.

At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.

So, if your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by September 16, 2025.