Equipment Operator III

Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey); Surrey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as an Equipment Operator III, where you'll engage in essential construction and maintenance tasks outdoors. This role requires strong communication skills and mechanical knowledge, ensuring efficient equipment operation. Enjoy a competitive wage and benefits while contributing to the community.

Benefits

Municipal Pension

Health benefits

Vacation benefits

Sick benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of heavy-duty equipment.
• Mechanical knowledge and skill in servicing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Involved in construction and maintenance tasks.
• Routine servicing and minor repairs of equipment.

Skills

Communication

Education

Valid Class 1 B.C. Driver's License with air endorsement

Minimum 2 years recent related practical experience

Job description

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Spread across one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools is the city's biggest employer. Located on Canada's spectacular West Coast and nestled in the southwest corner of Green Timbers Urban Forest, we are just 30 minutes southeast of the city of Vancouver. Surrey Schools is the largest and fastest growing public school district in BC, and with 140 sites across 316km2, most of our staff are able to work close to home. The Surrey School District team of approximately 10,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

The Surrey School District’s very busy Grounds department is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator III. Reporting to the Grounds Utility Foreperson, the Equipment Operator III is involved in a variety of construction and maintenance tasks such as installing drainage systems, backfilling and loading excavated material, sports field maintenance and grass cutting. Other duties include routine servicing and minor repairs/adjustments to equipment; planning and coordinating work to ensure the safe and efficient performance of equipment and assisting with other work as assigned by the foreperson. The successful candidate must be prepared for and enjoy the physical nature of this work in all outdoor weather conditions. Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required to be successful in this role.

Qualifications For This Position Include

• Valid Class 1 B.C. Driver's License with air endorsement;
• Minimum 2 years recent related practical experience in the operation of heavy-duty equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Mechanical knowledge and skill in the operation and servicing of equipment to be operated
  
  

This is a unionized position that offers a 37.5-hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $30.90, plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation and sick benefits. Typical hours offer a shift of 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Education

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