Operations Worker II (Street Operations)

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

Job summary

A municipal government in Metro Vancouver is seeking Operations Worker II to maintain streets and provide public works services. This full-time role involves performing physically demanding outdoor tasks and requires a high school education along with experience in construction. Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. The position offers a competitive wage of $35.25 per hour and is open to a diverse workforce. Applications are due by January 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Up to completion of high school and some laboring experience in construction.
• Experience working in roles requiring learning new skills and procedures.
• Experience working with asphalt and/or concrete is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction tasks such as bonding finishing and boulevard restoration.
• Maintain and construct City streets, lanes, and sidewalks.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of safe work procedures

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Ability to work on ladders and elevated areas

Ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public

Physical strength and stamina for heavy labor

Education

Completion of high school

Tools

Asphalt tools

Concrete tools

Job description

Operations Worker II (Street Operations)

Requisition ID: 45042

Organization: Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (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 engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing 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. Street Operations Workers maintain and construct City streets, lanes, and sidewalks.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Operations workers perform general construction tasks such as concrete finishing, form setting, boulevard restoration, drain tile installation, asphalt raking and conduit installation. They also perform maintenance tasks such as pressure washing, bridge painting and pothole repair. The work is performed outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Functional and/or physical assessment related to the bona fide position requirements may be required. Successful candidates are required to be fit tested annually, carry, maintain, and wear respirators as operationally required. Jewelry, long hair, and facial hair may impede a complete seal of a respirator and will need to be adjusted or removed to ensure a seal can be achieved.

Street Operations functions 365 days per year. The regular hours of work for this position are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. Successful candidates may be required to adjust shifts and work locations in accordance with operational requirements and the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

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.
• Experience working with asphalt and/or concrete is an asset.
• Experience with bridge maintenance activities and working from heights is an asset.

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 Street Operations and the established practices in carrying out the work.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform heavy physical labor.
• 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, confined spaces, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• 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.

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:
  • ICBC Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • ICBC 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.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 N/Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: March 2026

Number of Positions Available: 14

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

Application Close: January 22, 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 genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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