Equipment Operator 3

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of West Vancouver is seeking an Equipment Operator III – Roads in the Engineering Construction Department. The role operates and maintains heavy equipment, with emphasis on rubber-tire backhoes (John Deere controls) and excavators; front-end loaders and skid steers are assets.

This is a permanent, full-time position on a 40‑hour week within the WVMEA union. The successful candidate will have three years of related equipment experience, a valid BC Class 1 Driver’s Licence, and the

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience operating skid steers, backhoes and excavators.
• Ability to operate equipment in congested conditions and around underground utilities.
• Valid BC Class 1 Driver’s Licence and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer, mini-excavator, backhoe and other equipment for road maintenance and construction tasks.
• Perform road maintenance duties with assigned equipment and various attachments.
• Washing, servicing and minor repairs of equipment; conduct daily inspections and submit reports.
• Provide manual labour support as required and mentor other staff; participate in training.
• Perform other duties as required by the department.

Skills

Skid steer operation

Backhoe operation

Excavator operation

Roads maintenance knowledge

Communication (verbal/written)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

BC Class 1 Licence

Job description

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 3 – Roads

(Permanent, Full-Time)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well‑being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The District of West Vancouver Engineering Construction Department has an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Operator III position with our Roads team. An Equipment Operator III operates and maintains heavy mobile equipment of a complex nature in accordance to competency standards, safety practices, regulations as well as performing manual work.The successful candidate must be skilled in the operation of rubber tire backhoes (primarily John Deere controls), and excavators, working knowledge in the operation and use of front end loaders, and skid steers would also be considered an asset.

The Equipment Operator III performs the following duties:

• Operating a skid steer, mini-excavator, backhoe and other equipment in a variety of tasks including the maintenance and construction of roads assets;
• Performing a variety of roads maintenance duties using the assigned equipment, which may include the usage of skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, etc. with various attachments (asphalt grinder, sweeper, etc);
• Washing, cleaning and service repairs (add fluid, grease the equipment, etc.) to equipment;
• Performing daily equipment inspections and submitting inspection reports;
• Providing significant manual labour assistance on various tasks where required;
• Ongoing mentoring and training; and
• Performing other duties as required.

The preferred candidate will possess considerable experience in the operation of various equipment as applied to general roads maintenance and paving work; ability to operate equipment in congested conditions; knowledge and experience digging around other underground utilities like gas and electrical; knowledge of safe operational procedures and the precautions necessary to avoid accidents or machine damage; the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and, mechanical aptitude along with adequate physical stamina to perform assigned duties in all types of weather.

The successful candidate has: graduated from senior secondary school; three years of related experience in the operation of skid steers, backhoes, and excavators; and a valid BC Class 1 Driver’s Licence.

Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) – Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Rate of Pay:

$40.05 per hour

Closing Date:

Open until Filled

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

3253-26-WVMEA-47

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