Utility I Labourer - Public Works (Full Time)

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chilliwack is seeking a Utility I Labourer for Public Works, a full-time position in municipal operations. The role supports efficient operation of Public Works and utilities through outdoor labour tasks and safety‑driven practices.

The job involves grass cutting, flagging, loading equipment, fence repairs, street cleaning, and digging, performed under general supervision with regular evaluation by a Supervisor III. Applicants must have Grade 12 or equivalent and BC Driver's Licence.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 education with a minimum of two years experience in the labourer force or equivalent.
• Must have a valid BC Driver's Licence.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff.
• Ability to recognize and rectify safety hazards.
• Able to perform manual work and lift heavy objects.
• Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in labourer work.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-skilled and semi-skilled labour tasks: grass cutting, flagging, loading equipment, fence repair, street cleaning, garbage removal, pipe laying, digging.
• Work under supervision with performance reviewed by Supervisor III.
• Maintain safety practices and wear required safety gear.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Lifting heavy objects

Tools knowledge

Education

Grade 12

BC Driver's Licence

Job description

Utility I Labourer - Public Works (Full Time)

The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve efficient operation of the Public Works and Parks Department and Utility Operations Department through reliable performance of Utility I Labourer duties observing and complying with municipal policies and practices.

Nature And Scope Of Work

The incumbent in this class will be required to perform all non and semi-skilled tasks associated with labourer duties; cutting grass, flagging, loading equipment, repairing fences, cleaning streets, removing garbage, using manual tools, laying pipes, digging, etc. The incumbent will perform other related tasks as assigned. Assignments are performed under general supervision and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Supervisor III.

Working Conditions

The incumbent will work any five (5) consecutive days within the hours as prescribed in published shift schedules and on occasion work overtime as authorized. The incumbent must be of good health to work outdoors regardless of weather. The incumbent must wear safety equipment as appropriate to the performance of duties. The incumbent upon hiring will have union dues deducted from source in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Education: -Must have Grade 12 education with a minimum of two (2) years experience in the labourer force - OR - an equivalent combination; Skills: -Must be in possession of a valid B.C. Driver's Licence;

• Able to establish and maintain a good working relationship with other staff members;
• Able to recognize and rectify and/or report upon actual or potential safety hazards;
• Able to perform manual work and lift heavy objects;
• Working knowledge of tools, equipment, procedures, principles and methods used in labourer work.

Salary: $34.41 per hour (2026 rate) Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Closing: 2026-09-03 04:30 PM