Operations Worker II (Sewer Operations)

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver is seeking enthusiastic Operations Workers for Sewer Operations within Engineering Services. You will drive and operate a range of equipment and perform manual tasks to maintain the City's sewer and water systems, including some construction duties, with a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule, Monday to Friday, and possible shift changes as required.

Applicants must have up to high school completion and some laboring experience in construction; you must follow safe work procedures,

Qualifications

• Up to completion of high school and some laboring experience in construction.
• Ability to learn new skills, procedures and processes.
• Ability to follow safe work guidelines and procedures and to work in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual work entailing physical effort to maintain and construct the City's sewer and water system.
• Drive and operate a variety of equipment while performing tasks.
• Work a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule, with potential shift changes as required.
• Complete required safety measures and PPE compliance.

Skills

Safety procedures

Heavy lifting

Equipment operation

Public service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

Engineering Services contributes to the overall City's purpose by providing many services and public works facilities. Sewer Operations is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to provide labour assistance including operating a variety of small equipment / trucks and related construction duties, as well as emergency work, while following operational and safety procedures.

The Sewer Operations branch functions 365 days/year. Successful candidates must be able to work Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm and may be required to adjust shifts as operational required.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Operations Workers are assigned to manual work entailing considerable physical effort and agility in the safe performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled jobs to maintain and construct the City's sewer and water system. The Operations Worker will drive and operate a variety of equipment while performing tasks.

Functional and/or physical assessment related to the bona fide position requirements may be required. Successful candidates will need to be fit tested for respirators as operationally required.

Qualification Education and Experience:

• Up to completion of high school and some laboring experience in construction.
• Experience working in roles requiring learning new skills, procedures and processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safe work procedures.
• Sound knowledge of the tools, material and equipment used in the work.
• Some knowledge of construction and maintenance tasks.
• Some knowledge of the functions of the branch concerned and the established practices in carrying out the work.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform heavy physical labour.
• Ability to understand and follow safe work guidelines and procedures and to work in a safe manner.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to walk or stand continuously with frequent bending or twisting.
• Ability to work close to moving machinery and in high traffic areas.
• Ability to work on ladders, elevated areas and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, and on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment.
• Ability to exercise some independence of judgment and action in the routine or simple aspects of the work.
• Ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public.
• Skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver's License or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record.
  • 5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year
  • 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work-related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year
  • Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail.
• Candidates must attach the following to be considered.
  • Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • Insurance and Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting.)
  • If you have less than 5 years' driving history in BC, please also provide equivalent documents from your previous jurisdiction(s) to a total of 5 consecutive years

As part of our recruitment process to determine the successful candidate, you will be screened and ranked based on the following:

• Job Application
• Resume
• ICBC Documents
• Interview

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services

Affiliation:CUPE 1004 N/Pks

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date:September 2026

Position End Date: March 2028

Salary Information:Pay Grade GR-310: $35.25 per hour

Positions Available: 8

Application Close: August 28, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all gendersand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion .

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).More about unceded traditional territories