Job Description
City of Surrey
Trades Improver 1 – Patrol
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Regular Full-Time (CUPE)
SCOPE
Reporting to the Street Operations manager, this position performs manual and skilled tasks involving considerable physical effort in performing a variety of construction and maintenance related to roads, lanes, sidewalks, pipes, and sewers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Locates, reads and records water consumption on domestic and commercial properties on a regular basis.
- Records information pertaining to water meter readings, repairs, materials used and efficiency of the meter.
- Assembles pipes together ensuring that tees, bends, crosses, valves and services or related fittings are properly installed.
- Works with map books and construction drawings.
- Monitors water, sewer and drainage pump stations.
- Maintains records, logbooks and activity sheets as required.
- Attends to sanitary sewer/drainage backups and performs preliminary work to resolve the problem.
- Performs specific maintenance duties on pumping stations.
- Shuts off and opens water services and mains.
- Responds to downed/damaged stop signs and records information pertaining to them and other safety devices.
- Refuels machines.
- Responds to motor vehicle accidents and if necessary erects barricades on site.
- Cleans and secures work area by shoveling and sweeping.
- Uses a variety of hand and power tools.
- Responds to trouble calls and inquiries from the public.
- Assists crew members in performing their duties.
- Drives a City vehicle to and from job sites.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
- Understands and effectively carries out oral and written instructions.
- Exercises independence of judgment and initiative in performing the duties of the position.
- Understands figures and numbers, reads construction drawings and maps of underground services, utilities, etc.
- Maintains records.
- Knowledge of methods, techniques, hand/power tools, and equipment used in Operations construction and maintenance.
- Knowledge of Surrey's road system.
- Knowledge of vacusan system.
- Knowledge of Surrey's policies, procedures and standards.
- Knowledge of applicable safety regulations.
Applicants will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Experience and training in Engineering Operations, maintenance and construction.
- A valid and unrestricted drivers license with a safe driving record.
OTHER INFORMATION
Hourly Rate: $34.86
This Posting Closes on July 9, 2024.
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