Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Engineering
STATUS: Regular Full Time
NO. OF POSITIONS: Two
UNION: CUPE Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday
7:00am – 4:00pm*
SALARY: $35.60 per hour (2024 rates) + comprehensive benefits package

Reporting to the Superintendent, Water & Wastewater, you will perform manual maintenance, repair and installation work on the City’s waterworks system. As a Maintenance Worker, you will be responsible for: locating and repairing broken or leaking water services and mains; installing water services; performing maintenance on the water system such as valves, hydrants, meters etc; constructing new mains; installing valves, sleeves and elbows; installing and repairing hydrants; cutting pipe; installing meter boxes; using tapping machines; advising contacts of water service disruption; responding independently to emergency and after hour calls, providing direction and guidance to labourers assigned to the work; and other related duties as required. As a member of the Water & Wastewater team, you may also have the opportunity to receive training in the City’s wastewater utility and provide support in the related maintenance, installation and repair work.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:
• Grade 12 graduation supplemented by considerable experience & knowledge in the maintenance of a municipal waterworks system, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Completion of BCWWA Water Distribution Level 1 is preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of and skill in the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the work.
• Considerable knowledge of the work site safety precautions and hazards applicable to the work.
• Effective leadership skills and the ability to delegate and oversee the work of labourers engaged in waterworks maintenance, installation and repair operations.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and work from design plans, layouts and sketches, and prepare and maintain records related to the work.
• Ability to effectively perform tasks with minimal supervision and to exercise good judgment and independence in the work performed.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other contacts.
• Ability to respond to after hours emergency calls.
• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License.
• Must successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.

*This position participates in a compressed work week program, working an extra half hour per day, accumulating time for a paid day off.

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by November 23, 2025

We offer our employees great work-life balance, competitive salaries, comprehensive health, benefit and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions), education and training opportunities and challenging and rewarding work.

Join a team of enthusiastic and innovative employees, and help us build a vibrant, compassionate, resilient city where everyone can thrive.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples.
It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

Education level: Grade 12 graduation supplemented by considerable experience & knowledge in the maintenance of a municipal waterworks system, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Completion of BCWWA Water Distribution Level 1 is preferred.

Required skills: *Refer to full job description

Additional skills / Assets: *Refer to full job description

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