Equipment Operator I FT Temporary

City of Williams Lake; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Williams Lake is seeking an Equipment Operator I for a temporary full-time role to assist in the Streets Division of the Municipal Services Department. The position involves various responsibilities including equipment operation and manual labor, ensuring safe practices and supporting broader municipal operations. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience in municipal utility work or similar.
• Valid B.C. Driver's Licence - Class 5 with Air Endorsement.
• Ability to report and comprehend in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labour in construction and maintenance.
• Respond to emergency maintenance and repair work.
• Assist in the training of new employees.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Manual Labour

Education

Minimum Grade XII or equivalent

Tools

Single axle truck

Snow clearing sidewalk machine and attachments

Small power/hand tools

Sanding/salting equipment

Asphalt recycler

Crack sealer

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Position Details

TITLE: Equipment Operator I – FT Temporary

Position Vacant

Equipment Operator I

Full Time – Temporary (4-6 months)

Competition 25-18

Position Details

TITLE: Equipment Operator I – FT Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Municipal Services Department

CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $35.70 plus 15% in lieu of benefits

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, shift work and overtime as required including evenings/weekends

General Statement Of Duties

The incumbent is responsible for carrying out instructions as required within the Streets Division of the Municipal Services Department.

Supervision

The incumbent is responsible to the Director of Municipal Services under the direction of the Manager of Public Works and/or designate.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Manual labour in construction, repair and maintenance within the Streets Division.
• Shall be required to work shift work as scheduled, and overtime as required.
• Shall be required to respond to call-out for emergency maintenance and repair work at short notice and work in inclement weather conditions.
• Responsible for ensuring safe work practices used on the job site and assisting in the development of safer and more efficient methods of work.
• Required to be trained and work at the Williams Lake Regional Airport.
• Other duties as may be assigned to assist with the City’s day to day operations.
• Maintain training records.
• May be required to participate as a member of the Municipal Services standby group – on call rotation.
• Responsible for assisting in the training of new employees to familiarize them with Municipal work.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Minimum Grade XII or equivalent.

Shall have at least six months experience of related municipal utility work or six months experience in a Municipal Services Equipment Operator I position.

Shall possess a valid B.C. Driver's Licence - Class 5 with Air Endorsement.

Shall be proficient and safely operate the following equipment within the Streets Division:

• single axle truck
• snow clearing sidewalk machine and attachments
• small power/hand tools
• sanding/salting equipment
• asphalt recycler
• crack sealer
• Shall be capable of understanding, reporting verbally and by written report in English and accept and comprehend verbal instructions.
• Shall undertake additional training in the correct operation of other equipment and to upgrade skills and abilities.
• Shall have the ability to work with others as a team.
  
  

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, copies of applicable certifications, and letters of reference no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, June 6, 2025, to the attention of Ashley Williston, Director of Human Resources, City of Williams Lake, 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N3 - Fax [phone], or email [e-mail]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.

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