Equipment Operator - Utilities

POSTING TYPE:Internal POSITION TYPE:Full-TimeHOURS OF WORK:40-hour work week, as per schedule

HOURLY RATE$41.35 per hour, Pay Grade 8 - Schedule "B" Outside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Valid Class three (3) BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years’ experience in a Municipal Works environment, or similar nature, operating heavy duty equipment associated with excavating for shallow and deep utilities

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Proficient, demonstrated ability to safely operate municipal works equipment, including Excavator, Grader, Loader, Backhoe, Sweeper, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate excavation equipment near or around shallow and deep underground utilities.
• Knowledge of municipal standards/policies.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in dealing with members of the public, other agencies and staff.
• High degree of initiative and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Committed to pursuing and attending on-going training and educational opportunities relevant to the position.
• Available and willing to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
• Respond to emergency callouts and undertake responsibilities specific to Disaster Services.

CLOSING DATE 10/16/26