Equipment Operator I FT Temporary

Williams Lake; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Williams Lake is hiring an Equipment Operator I for the Streets Division. The role involves manual labour, operating multiple municipal equipment, and supporting maintenance and emergency repairs. Work is 40 hours per week with shift work, overtime, and potential call-outs.

Requirements include Grade XII or equivalent, six months of related municipal equipment experience, and BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence with Air Endorsement. Training will cover additional equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 BC Driver's Licence - Class 5 with Air Endorsement.
• Shall be proficient and safely operate the listed equipment.

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.
• Respond to call-out for emergency maintenance and repair work at short notice and in inclement weather.
• Ensure safe work practices on the job site and assist in safer, more efficient methods.
• Train and work at the Williams Lake Regional Airport.
• Participate as a member of Municipal Services standby group – on call rotation.
• Assist in training new employees to familiarize them with Municipal work.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

Grade XII or equivalent

Tools

Single axle truck

Snow clearing sidewalk machine

Small power tools

Sanding/salting equipment

Asphalt recycler

Crack sealer

Job description

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TITLE: Equipment Operator I – FT Temporary

CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $38.41 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.