MTCB-Backhoe Loader Operator

1 week ago

Quesnel British Columbia, Canada Quesnel School District #28 Full time $59,000 - $61,000 per year

POSITION: Backhoe Loader Operator - Groundsperson Equipment Operator
SITE: Maintenance
HOURS: 40 hrs/wk
JOB COMMENCES: Commencing ASAP
until September 16, 2026, or earlier depending on the return of the incumbent.
WAGE: AS PER UNION AGREEMENT
Required Knowledge, Education, Ability And Skills

  • Grade 12 and certificates in power saw safety, playground safety and installation, sprinkler systems and have a good working knowledge of chain link fencing.
  • A valid Class 5 BC driver's license, heavy hauler driver certification (code 20) with air endorsement.
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting and capability to move heavy miscellaneous items for up to eight hours a day. A medical certificate confirming physical fitness will be required.
  • Capability to work at heights and in crawl spaces.
  • General knowledge and ability to maintain grounds, buildings and equipment.
  • Ability to assist trades personnel when/where required
  • Mechanical ability to the degree required to perform equipment operational and daily/weekly/time-based preventative maintenance
  • Thorough knowledge of heavy trucks, tractors and self-propelled mowers as well as the ability to operate powered grounds equipment safely and effectively
  • Perform other duties as required.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

  • An ability to work as a team player
  • A high degree of initiative
  • Excellent human relations skills
  • Good judgment
  • A willingness and ability to learn other tasks as required
  • The ability to set priorities and multi-task

Strength
The Grounds/Equipment Operator Position falls into the Strong Strength Demands category because of the heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling demands as outlined in the following:

Agility
The Grounds/Maintenance Position requires physical condition that must enable them to do the following physical tasks:

  • Work at heights off of an extension ladder or a man-lift that has a 350 lb weight capacity and a 24-foot reach
  • Access and work in crawlspaces with limited heights

Cognitively
The Grounds/Maintenance Position requires the following:

Multi-task in order to operate machinery safely while waiting for students and other traffic

  • Tolerate high noise levels for most of the workday
  • Withstand constant moderate vibration for up to 8 hours per day while operating machinery
  • Withstand adverse temperatures outside during the summer and winter months
  • Demonstrate good verbal skills when dealing with staff, students and the public
  • Exhibit good judgement to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff and the public

The starting hourly rate of pay for this Maintenance Backhoe Loader Operator-Groundsperson Equipment Operator position is $28.98 per hour. All continuing positions receive a competitive benefits package and pension.

The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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