Trades Improver 1 - Patrol

Overview

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

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

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

Number of Job Openings : 1

Hourly Rate : $34.86

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until July 9, 2024.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community