Equipment Operator III – Streets and Sign Shop

City of Kamloops; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking an Equipment Operator III to operate heavy-duty equipment for road maintenance and snow removal. The ideal candidate will have strong safety awareness and at least six months of experience operating large mobile equipment. This is a temporary role until February 27, 2026, with a competitive hourly rate and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months’ previous experience in operating large mobile equipment.
• Experience in servicing and maintenance of equipment in municipal street settings.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty equipment for road maintenance and snow removal.
• Support public works activities ensuring safe and accessible streets.

Skills

Strong safety awareness

Team player

Education

Completion of senior secondary school or equivalent

Valid BC Driver’s Licence - Class 3 with air brake endorsement

Job description

Position Overview

Join our dedicated team at the City of Kamloops and help keep our community running smoothly while ensuring safe and accessible streets year-round! As an Equipment Operator III - Streets and Sign Shop, you'll be responsible for operating a variety of heavy-duty equipment to support road maintenance, snow removal, and other public works activities. This hands-on role requires strong safety awareness, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. If you're a dependable team player who takes pride in maintaining essential municipal services, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

1. Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
2. Valid BC Driver’s Licence - Class 3 with air brake endorsement.
3. Minimum of six months’ previous experience in the operation of large mobile equipment (tandem), servicing and maintenance of similar equipment, and machines engaged in work in municipal streets settings.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. This position will receive 14% in lieu of all benefits, vacation, stat holidays, and health time. This is a CUPE Local 900 position.

Please note this is a temporary role until approximately February 27, 2026 or return of incumbent.

Hourly Rate

$35.591

Hours & Days of Work

Streets hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (summer); 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (winter). Winter shifts (November to May each year): 12:00 am - 8:00 am, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am. Year-round 12-hour winter weekend standby shifts required.

Hours per Week

40

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you. External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please visit our website at kamloops.ca/city-hall/career-opportunities