Jet Rodder Assistant (Open to current City of Victoria employees only)

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    "description": "<h2>Job Description</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Jet Rodder Assistant</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Competition Number:         </strong>26/114</p>\n<p><strong>Posting Scope:                   </strong>Internal (Open to current City of Victoria employees only)</p>\n<p><strong>Posted Date:                       </strong>June 4, 2026</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:                      </strong>June 18, 2026, 4:30 PM PST</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Department:                        </strong>Engineering & Public Works</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work schedule:                  </strong>Monday to Friday (40 hour work week) – Temporary – up to 11 months </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Salary:                                 </strong>$34.21 per hour, Pay Grade  4</p>\n<p><strong>Job Code:                           </strong>504</p>\n<p><strong>Employee Group:               </strong>This is a CUPE Local 50  position</p>\n<p><strong>Number of Vacancies:       </strong>1</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The City of Victoria is hiring a Jet Rodder Assistant to support our Underground Utilities Team within Engineering & Public Works. In this hands-on role, you’ll assist in operating a truck-mounted high-pressure jet rodder and vacuum system to clean and maintain sanitary sewer and storm drain mains - helping keep critical infrastructure flowing and protecting public health and the environment. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Working as part of a crew, you’ll help set up traffic control, position equipment over access points, monitor safety conditions including gas detection, and support cleaning operations using high-pressure hoses and suction systems. You’ll also assist with hydro excavation, maintain equipment, and ensure job sites are safe, organized, and operating efficiently in a variety of outdoor conditions. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have a valid Class 3 BC Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement, experience working with underground utilities or heavy equipment, and enjoy physical, team-based outdoor work, we encourage you to apply.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This competition may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies within this department, in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement. The list will remain in effect for up to six months.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>POSITION FUNCTION</strong></p>\n<p>Assist in operating a truck mounted high-pressure jet rodder used to clean sanitary sewer and storm drain mains.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>KEY DUTIES</strong></p>\n<p>Assist in operating a high pressure jet rodder with vacuum system to clean and maintain sanitary sewer and storm drain mains; assist in operating a hydro-static digger to excavate utilities; fill tanks from hydrant and record usage; set up traffic control signs and cones as required; test access port with gas detector and log results; power flush mains by inserting hoses through access ports; clean debris with suction system; clean access areas manually and with pressure hose. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Locate and direct vehicle placement over access ports; operate vehicle to re-locate as required; remove and replace access port covers; clean access ports, catch basins and underground vaults manually and with pressure hose as required; clean vehicle and attachments.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Perform related duties where qualified.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>INDEPENDENCE</strong></p>\n<p>Work is assigned and reviewed by supervisor.</p>\n<p>Problems are referred to supervisor.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Physical Effort:</strong></p>\n<p>Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (often)</p>\n<p><strong>Mental Effort:</strong></p>\n<p>Short periods of intense concentration while manoeuvring a large vehicle in moving traffic. (occasional) </p>\n<p><strong>Visual/Auditory Effort:</strong></p>\n<p>Normal.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Work Environment:</strong></p>\n<p>Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)</p>\n<p>Exposure to equipment noise. (frequent)</p>\n<p>Work in confined spaces where preventive measures must be taken to avoid exposure to gas and fumes. (rare)</p>\n<p>Exposure to sewer gas fumes. (often)</p>\n<p>Work in close proximity to moving traffic. (continuous)</p>\n<p>Contact with raw sewage. 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