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Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope

Are you looking for a job opportunity that has tremendous opportunity for growth and will make a direct impact in the community? The Engineering Department is looking for 4 Trades Improver 1s to join their team! Reporting to the Utility Operations & Construction Manager, the positions involve manual and skilled tasks involving considerable physical effort in performing a variety of civil and utility construction and operations and maintenance related to water systems.

Responsibilities

- Installs water mains, services and connections.
- Assembles pipes together ensuring that tees, bends, crosses, valves and services or related fittings are properly installed.
- Operates (open/close/flush/repair) water valves on water mains and on water services and appurtenances.
- Works with map books and construction drawings.
- Inspects and maintains fire hydrants.
- Evaluates water quality.




- Assists crew members in performing their duties.
- Perform other job-related duties.

Qualifications

- Completion of Grade 12.
- Experience and training in engineering operations maintenance and construction.
- Valid B.C. Driver's License with safe driving record as per the City¿s policy.
- Completion of Water Distribution 1 course.
- EOCP Level 1 certification in positive standing.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 4

Hourly Rate: $37.34 (Without EOCP1) or $37.88 (With EOCP1)

Learn more about the City of Surrey's Recruitment Process and tips on how to prepare for the interview on CityNet or by clicking here!

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Applicants meeting required qualifications with the exception of Water Distribution 1 Course and Water Distribution EOCP Level 1 certification in good standing may be considered if position cannot be filled with a fully qualified applicant. It is expected the successful applicant obtain the Water Distribution Level 1 course EOCP Level 1 within 2 years of start date.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until November 13, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

📌 Trades Improver 1 EOCP, Water Operations (Surrey)
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