Patroller (Water Utility) - Repost

• Provide support to RCMP and Richmond Fire Department on emergency events (ie: traffic control, spill response, fires).
• Investigate reports of vandalism, graffiti, pollution spills and undertake clean-up as required, or initiate clean-up action by others in accordance with operating procedure.
• Respond and assess water leaks, sewerage and drainage problems and/or Parks requests; determine appropriate next steps.
• Respond, assess and document damage of City infrastructure as a result of motor vehicle incidents.
• Distribute, place, inspect, control and repair of traffic barricades and flashing lights.
• Attend pedestrian and traffic hazards.
• Provide support at various City special events by delivering equipment, barricading City property, providing traffic control.
• Assess off-hours incidents and determine if staff callouts are required.
• Conduct general patrolling for any possible concerns to City property or infrastructure and respond as appropriate.
• Secure and monitor worksites to ensure they are safe from vandalism and that safety lighting is in working condition to provide public safety around work sites and excavations.
• Exercise considerable care and attention in driving and parking all equipment in a confined area.
• Maintain records related to the work, and complete various documents such as timesheets, inventory reports, IPS service requests receivable information, and log book.
• Provide support to Public Works dispatch including investigating customer complaints.
• Use SharePoint for barricades, motor vehicle accident and assets tracking.
• Removal of dead animals and road obstructions.

• Knowledge of methods, procedures, safety requirements and functions used in the placement, inspection and minor repair of flashing lights and traffic barricades at construction sites and related areas.
• Knowledge of all hazards in the workplace and all applicable safety regulations, acts, procedures, policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of all applicable operational functions and all applicable by-laws, codes, acts, policies, procedures and regulations
• Knowledge of municipal streets and traffic routes.
• Knowledge of ability to use the tools, equipment and materials required in this position.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of City computer applications such as IPS, RIM, SharePoint and Microsoft programs in an office or mobile environment.
• Skill in the care and use of tools, materials and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instruction and exercise some independent judgement and action in processing assignments.
• Ability to complete water turn offs, assess location and clear sewer blockages.
• Ability to undertake minor road patch repairs.
• Ability to take photographs and record pertinent information for legal purposes.
• Ability to orient new staff on process, procedure and City protocols.
• Ability to operate a light pickup truck in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to place and replace manhole covers and grates.
• Ability to work independently in the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to be able to read and check fuel consumption meters and record fuel consumption.
• Ability to determine resources (equipment, tools, materials and/or supplies) required to complete work assignments.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and complete various documents such as timesheets, inventory reports and IPS work orders.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal staff and external customers.
• Ability to work with others and be able to use common courtesy, tact and diplomacy in maintaining working relationships.
• Ability to project a positive image of the City at all times.
• Ability to successfully clear a police information check.

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented with course work in communications and/or customer service, supplemented by a minimum of 1 year of related experience working in a municipal operations environment.
• Dangerous Goods Certification is required. The employer will provide Dangerous Goods training, if necessary.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Heavy trailer endorsement (Code 20)
• EOCP Water Distribution Level 1 (in good standing)

• This position requires rotational shift work on a 4 day on, 4 day off schedule.
• Work is performed outside with some exposure to hazardous factors such as weather, traffic and pressurized water systems; regular exposure to waste spills, dust, chemicals and other unknown substances.
• Visual effort, mental concentration and manual dexterity are required.

City of Richmond