Equipment Operator III

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kelowna offers an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Operator III, managing heavy mobile equipment across Landfill and Roadways Operations. The role demands flexibility and involves manual work and snow removal duties. Enjoy a competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work culture in one of Canada's fastest-growing cities.

Benefits

Employer-paid comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation

Top pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience operating a Tandem Axle Truck with Pup Trailer and Hook/Bin truck.
• Ability to obtain City of Kelowna Certification on designated equipment.
• Experience with other heavy mobile equipment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy mobile equipment in accordance with safety practices.
• Perform manual work, including snow and ice removal with a tandem truck.
• Flexible schedule including shift work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Operating Tandem Axle Truck

Ability to run other equipment

Ability to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

BC Drivers License - Class 1 with Air Ticket

Job description

Equipment Operator III

Split Landfill/Roadways Operations

The City of Kelowna has an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Operator III. This is a shared position between the Landfill and Roadways Operations Departments.An Equipment Operator III operates and maintains heavy mobile equipment in accordance with competency standards, safety practices, regulations as well as performing manual work. Work at the Landfill will be from approximately April to November and work in Roadways will be from November to March performing snow and ice removal with a tandem truck. Candidates will require a flexible schedule including the ability to work shift work in evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• BC Drivers License - Class 1 with Air Ticket
• Experience operating a Tandem Axle Truck with Pup Trailer and Hook/Bin truck
• Ability to obtain City of Kelowna Certification on designated equipment
• Ability to run other equipment is considered an asset
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check
• High School graduation or equivalent

Help create Kelowna asa City of the Future.Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and leadresponsibly.Live, work and playin one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelownaboasts miles of lake access,public areasand outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene,healthyand connectedneighbourhoods,and a world-renowned College and University.You’reonlyaquick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport.

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and careerandprofessional development.This is a CUPE bargaining unit positionwitha rateof $35.60 per hour plusemployer-paidcomprehensive benefits,paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

For further information or to apply, please check our website at www.kelowna.ca/careers

Applications must be received by end of day July 15, 2025.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest