Operational Services Equipment Operator II

1 week ago

Powell River BC, Canada City of Powell River Full time

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City of Powell River
Operational Services Equipment Operator II

(Full-Time)

CLOSING DATE:

4:00 pm Friday, December 12, 2025

DEPARTMENT:

Infrastructure Services

DIVISION:

Operational Services

SECTION:

Waterworks

REPORTS TO:

Waterworks Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

Operates equipment used for City utility construction and maintenance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operates City vehicles (Class 3 with Air or lesser) and small multi-purpose equipment with a bucket capacity up to 2 cubic yards
  • Locates water, sewer and gas service lines (BC One-Call) for pre-construction
  • Excavates and backfills for utility installations, removes trees and stumps, loads materials to trucks and soil shredder
  • Operates equipment to lift and place pipe for water and sewer utility installation
  • Using hand tools to clear snow and ice from parking areas, roads, pedestrian walkways, carries out salting and sanding
  • Ensures for safe operation of equipment; performs light maintenance such as lubrication, fluid checks and changing oil
  • Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
  • Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School (Grade 12)
  • Valid B.C. Class 3 Driver's License with Air Endorsement
  • E.O.C.P. Water Distribution Level 1 Certificate
  • E.O.C.P. Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certificate
  • Traffic Control Person Certificate
  • W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
  • Shoring and Excavation Certificate
  • Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner
  • Up to date knowledge of the City's computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 years as required for E.O.C.P Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certificates
  • 6 months experience with similar equipment (which may be concurrent with the above)
  • Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current pay rate of $37.93 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

**ALL DOCUMENTS MUST SUBMIT ON-LINE**

Navigate to the City's website at

Select 'I Want To', then 'Apply for', then Employment with the City'.

Click on the desired job posting displayed under 'Current Opportunities' and you will be taken to the instructions on how to apply.

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

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