Equipment Operator 1

6 days ago

Agassiz, Canada District of Kent Full time

**Equipment Operator 1**:
**Competition #2025-24**

The District of Kent, located in the picturesque Eastern Fraser Valley, is offering an exciting opportunity in our Public Works Department for an Equipment Operator 1.

Equipment Operator 1’s perform tasks ranging from general labouring work to the operation of Municipal equipment.

The incumbent(s) will be required to operate equipment assigned, including large pumps, ride-on mowers, grass cutting equipment, skid steer, utility trucks, compactors, compressors, jack hammers, small ride-on tractors with snow or ice control equipment attached, mobile generators, vehicles under 10,000 kilograms gross vehicle weight and other equipment. Additional duties include performing daily inspections/minor maintenance, assisting in light repairs/maintenance, and operating equipment in accordance with recognized and acceptable practices.

**Requirements include**:

- Grade 12 diploma or proven equivalent;
- Course completion in equipment operation or combination of related training and experience;
- Minimum three (3) consecutive years’ experience operating light duty equipment or meeting the qualification and evaluation as tested in the Public Works construction and maintenance field;
- Qualified certification as a Heavy Equipment Operator or minimum Level ‘B’ certification for two primary equipment, skid steer (Bobcat or similar) and wide area rotary mower; and
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence, Class 3 with air endorsement, with recent abstract.

Pay and benefits for this bargaining unit position is in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458. The 2025 post-probationary wage rate for this position is $35.27 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP).

Alan M. Lucas, CRSP
Director of Human Resources / Occupational Safety
District of Kent
PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC
V0M 1A0

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

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