Equipment Operator II

Taleo; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of West Vancouver's Engineering Construction Department has an exciting opportunity for a Replacement Temporary Full-Time Equipment Operator II to perform street sweeping tasks with a mechanical street sweeper for approximately two years.

The Equipment Operator II will operate a large vehicle in congested traffic and pedestrian areas, perform daily inspections, and undertake routine maintenance and repairs on the sweeper as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe operation rules and precautions to avoid accidents or machine damage in the operation of this equipment.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Some knowledge of the methods, practices and tools used in servicing and making adjustments to such equipment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in the technical functions involved in the work.
• Some experience or training in the operation of a street sweeper.
• Possess a valid Class 5 with Air Brake endorsement issued by the Province of British Columbia; and
• Performing other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a large vehicle with a wide variety of controls in congested traffic and pedestrian areas.
• Perform daily trip equipment inspections and submit daily inspection reports.
• Clean and make service repairs to the sweeper as required.
• Carry out street sweeping tasks with a mechanical sweeper for approximately two years.

Skills

Safe operation rules

Instruction following

Independent judgment

Street sweeper experience

Mechanical aptitude

BC Class 5 with Air Brake endorsement

Education

Secondary school completed

Tools

General road construction equipment tools

Job description

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 Van couver Engineering Construction Department has an exciting opportunity for a Replacement Temporary Full-Time Equipment Operator II position to perform street sweeping tasks with a mechanical street sweeper for approximately two (2) years.The Equipment Operator II will be operating a large vehicle with a wide variety of controls and devices, in congested traffic and busy pedestrian areas and performing daily trip equipment inspections and submit daily inspection reports. The Equipment Operator II will also be responsible for cleaning and making service repairs to the sweeper as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of the rules of safe operation and the precautions to be taken to avoid accidents or machine damage in the operation of this equipment;
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions;
• Some knowledge of the methods, practices and tools used in servicing and making adjustments to such equipment;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in the technical functions involved in the work;
• Some experience or training in the operation of a street sweeper;
• Possess a valid Class 5 with Air Brake endorsement issued by the Province of British Columbia; and
• Performing other duties as required.

The preferred candidate will have completed secondary school and has experience operating a range of equipment used in general roads and boulevard construction and maintenance. A valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License is considered an asset. The successful candidate will demonstrate mechanical aptitude and the physical ability to safely perform assigned duties in all types of weather conditions.

Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driving record, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please contact ICBC at 604-661-2255 or request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/ to have your Driving Record sent directly from ICBC to Human Resources at [e-mail]. Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities,licencesand certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) – Replacement Temporary, Full-Time; approximately 2 years

Hours of Work:

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

Rate of Pay:

$38.08 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026

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