Public Works Operator IV (Regular)

City of Vernon; Vernon; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vernon is seeking a skilled Public Works Operator to operate heavy equipment for road, utility, and parks construction and maintenance. You will perform daily pre-trip inspections, complete maintenance tasks, and assist with emergency services as needed.

Requirements include 7+ years in municipal road equipment operation, a BC Class 3 licence with Air Brake endorsement, and experience with graders and excavators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience operating road construction and maintenance equipment in a municipal environment.
• Experience using a grader for finished road construction in a municipal environment.
• Experience using an excavator for road construction and utility installation/repair in a municipal environment.
• Current BC Driver's Licence, Class 3.
• Endorsement 15 Air Brake Ticket.
• Field related equipment as assigned.
• Computer and related software, general office equipment.
• Combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operates public works equipment and vehicles for road, utility, and parks construction and maintenance, and snow and ice control.
• Performs manual tasks in support of road, utility, and parks construction and maintenance, and snow and ice control.
• Performs daily maintenance checks on all equipment operated to ensure fluids and lubrication.
• Reports malfunctions and/or repair requirements on prescribed forms and completes pre-trip inspection forms.
• Washes and greases equipment as required.
• Participates in emergency services as required and may fill in for Public Works Foreman.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Grader operation

Excavator operation

Class 3 Licence

Air Brake Endorsement

Tools

Grader

Excavator

Loader

Backhoe

Rollers

Job description

Internal Closing Date: Sept 16, 2026 External Closing Date: Sept 23, 2026 Note: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.

Hourly Rate: 46.09 Minimum Weekly Hours: 40

Reporting to the Manager, Parks and Public Spaces, or Manager, Roads, Drainage and Airport, this position operates all equipment and related attachments (as defined below), as well as performs manual labour tasks in support of parks and road construction and maintenance in compliance with W.C.B. regulations and City of Vernon safety policies.

Duties Include:

• Operates all public works equipment and vehicles (as defined below) in compliance with municipal and provincial bylaws and regulations for the purpose of road, utility, and parks construction and maintenance, and snow and ice control.
• Performs manual tasks in support of road, utility, and parks construction and maintenance, and snow and ice control.
• Performs daily maintenance checks on all equipment operated to ensure adequate fluid levels are maintained and equipment is properly greased.
• Reports on prescribed forms any malfunctions and/or repair requirements and fills in pre-trip inspection forms.
• Washes and greases equipment as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.
• May be required to fill in for Public Works Foreman.

Equipment used includes, but is not limited to the following:

• hand tools
• power tools
• jackhammers
• shovels
• rakes
• compressors
• hammers
• tampers
• rollers
• loader
• mower
• skid steer
• two and three axle trucks
• backhoe
• grader and excavator

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum 7 years experience in the operation of road construction and maintenance equipment in a municipal environment in the performance of a variety of construction maintenance tasks.
• Considerable experience using a grader for finished road construction in a municipal environment.
• Considerable experience using an excavator for road construction and utility installation and repair in a municipal environment.
• Current B.C. Driver's Licence, Class 3.
• "Endorsement 15" Air Brake Ticket.
• Field related equipment as assigned.
• Computer and related software, general office equipment.
• A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of municipal road construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge and understanding of Work Safe BC regulations concerning standard practices for road construction.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures of underground and surface utility services.
• Working knowledge of traffic control required in the process of underground construction in various traffic conditions.
• Skill in the operation of heavy equipment including the grader and excavator
• Working knowledge of the rules of safe operation and of the precautions necessary in avoiding accidents when operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to work from blueprints and sketches and to understand grade stakes and lasers.
• Ability to perform manual work.
• Ability to perform thorough daily pre-trip inspections and comply with the requirements as set by the national safety code.
• Able to operate two and three axle trucks, up to and including 26,100 kg G.V.W., equipped with sand and salt spreader, or anti-icing unit and snow plough.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous experience as a Public Works Operator III.