City of VictoriaWater Distribution Employees

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ABC – Association of Boards of Certification
APWA – American Public Works Association
AWWA – American Water Works Association
BCWWA – BC Water & Waste Association
BCGWA - BC Ground Water Association
CPWA – Canadian Public Works Association
CWSA – Coastal Water Suppliers Association
CWWA – Canadian Water and Wastewater Association
PWABC – Public Works Association of B.C.
SWUABC - Small Water Users Association of BC
WCWWA – Western Canada Water & Wastewater
WEF - Water Environment Federation
WSABC – Water Supply Association of BC

Water Distribution

Keep BC Flowing with a Job in our Water Distribution Sector

The Water Distribution sector ensures the quality and quantity of the public’s water, and provides an incredible variety of rewarding and interesting job opportunities throughout the province. From constructing water distribution systems to taking and testing water samples, Water Distribution offers many important career paths.

 

What are Some of the Responsibilities of a Water Distribution Worker?

  • Install sewer and waster water systems
  • Maintain sewer and waste water systems
  • Implement emergency procedures for sewer systems
  • Inspect sewer and waste water systems
  • Record inspection data
  • Inspect meters, gauges, pumps, and control panels
  • Perform lab duties for water/wastewater facilities
  • Operate and maintain pumps, control panels, chlorinators, and chemical feed pumps
  • Inspect lift stations
  • Monitor and repair plant equipment
  • Locate and repair sewer mains
  • Maintain fire hydrants, wellhouse structures and water towers
  • Run quality control tests for lab certification.
  • Read and maintain electrical and water meters
  • Perform grounds maintenance