Main Purpose and Function

Engineering Services contributes to the overall City purpose by providing many services and public works facilities. Waterworks Operations’ mandate is to provide high quality drinking water and firefighting sources in an equitable and cost-effective manner to the citizens of Vancouver.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Waterworks Operations Workers are assigned to construction crews installing water mains, hydrants and services or to maintenance service crews working on hydrants, valves, water services, meters, or main flushing program.

The Waterworks Operations Branch functions 365 days/year. This position requires the flexibility to work shift work on weekdays and weekends. Shifts are currently Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm but applicants must be willing and able to work shifts which may include dayshift, afternoon, nights and weekends.

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