Operations Worker II - Street Cleaning (Sanitation Services)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city committed to sustainability and community service as an Operations Worker II in Street Cleaning. This role involves maintaining the cleanliness of our vibrant city, performing manual labor, and operating various vehicles. With a focus on teamwork and public safety, you'll work night shifts in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a difference in your community and enjoy the outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a cleaner, greener Vancouver while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school is required.
• Experience with small hand tools and driving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual cleaning of streets and parks.
• Drive City vehicles and manage waste collection.
• Respond to weather-related public safety events.

Skills

Manual Labour

Driving Skills

Knowledge of City Roadways

Use of Small Hand Tools

Education

High School Completion

Tools

Leaf Blower

Shovel

Rake

Garbage Truck

Sweeper

Job description

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Operations Worker II - Street Cleaning (Sanitation Services)

Requisition ID:43747

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities . Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function
Engineering Services contributes to the overall City purpose by providing many services and public works facilities. These ranges from such fundamental services as water supply, sewerage, drainage, refuse removal, street access, and lighting, to regulatory functions such as traffic control, parking enforcement, transportation planning, and preservation of utility and communication corridors.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Street Cleaning Operations in the Sanitation Services Branch keeps our city streets, laneways and parks clean. The Operations Worker II drives City vehicles and performs manual labour in the collection of litter, debris and abandoned waste.
Successful applicants' availability must meet Branch expectations in order to continue employment with the Branch. Functional and/or physical assessments related to the bona fide position requirements may be required.

This position is for Night Shift only. Night Shift works four nights per week, including weekends. Night Shift operates on a compressed work week that includes a 10-hour shift (8:30pm – 7:00am) scheduled over a 7-day work week. The successful candidates may be required to adjust shifts (Day, Afternoon or Night) as operationally required and in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The following shifts are currently available and others may be offered according to operational needs:

• Thursday through Sunday, 8:30pm -7:00am following day
• Friday through Monday,8:30pm -7:00am following day
• Saturday through Tuesday,8:30pm -7:00am following day

Specific Duties

• Perform manual cleaning with a rake, shovel and leaf blower on assigned maps/beats.
• Tip/empty litter receptacles on streets and in parks on assigned maps/beats.
• Clear lanes of abandoned debris on assigned maps/beats.
• Special events preparation and clean up across the city as assigned.
• Drivers will dump waste material at the Vancouver Transfer Station or designated compactors, or dump zones as needed/directed.
• Respond to weather specific events that cause risk to public safety or assets in the event of such things as flooding, snow, ice and storms.
• Document completed work such as pre/post trip vehicle inspections in compliance with Branch policies.
• Accurately record the results of investigations or work completed in the field in response to Service Requests from 311.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and vehicles.
• Proper use and storage of equipment and tools.
• Qualified and trained employees are eligible to operate rear-load Garbage Trucks, Sweepers and Flush erequipment at the higher rate specific to the work for the job classification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Up to completion of high school.
• Labouring and semi-skilled experience with small hand tools.
• Driving experience and knowledge of the City of Vancouver roadways.
• Experience operating small pick-up trucks, mid to large size trucks, sweepers, flushers, garbage trucks and/or experience operating a Class 3 vehicle or higher preferred.

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 is required.
• A current and valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Brakes or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record is an asset.
• Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail.

Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14days of this posting
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14days of this posting
• If you have less than fiveyears driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

Business Unit/Department:Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation:CUPE 1004 N/Pks

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time

Position End Date:October 2025

Number of Positions Available:15

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-310: $34.22per hour

Application Close: May 15, 2025

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 .

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