Utilities Operator D-1

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.

Position Title : Utilities Operator D-1

DEPARTMENT : Planning and Engineering

SUPERVISOR : Utilities Supervisor

TERMS : Full‑Time, Permanent

REFERENCE # : 2026‑008

Purpose of Position

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operates Wastewater Collection (WWCS) System (45%)

• 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.

Operates Water Distribution (WD) System (45%)

Other related duties as necessary (10%)

Professional Certification, Education and Experience

Skills and Abilities

Benefits

HOURS OF WORK : Normal day shifts – 7 hours. Non‑normal shifts may be required.

PAY GRADE : Starting at $25.98–$31.41 per hour depending on education & experience.

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self‑identify.

Deadline for the Job posting is January 20th, 2026 by 2 : 00 pm

Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references

Online : https : / / tkemlups.ca / employment /

Or at our Human Resources office #320 Chief Alex Thomas Way.

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm and closed for lunch from 12 : 00 pm to 1 : 00 pm.

We require each applicant to fill out an online application form which can be found at : https : / / tkemlups.ca / employment /

Any late submissions or submissions without the job application form will not be considered.

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