Equipment Operator 1

Township of Muskoka Lakes; Lucas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Public Works Department for an Equipment Operator 1. This role involves operating a variety of municipal equipment, from ride-on mowers to skid steers, ensuring the smooth operation of public services. Candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma and relevant experience, along with a valid driver's license. Join a dedicated team committed to maintaining the beauty and functionality of our community. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a chance to contribute to essential public works projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Municipal Pension Plan Participation

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience operating light duty equipment.
• Qualified certification as a Heavy Equipment Operator or Level ‘B’ certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various municipal equipment.
• Perform daily inspections and minor maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Equipment Operation

General Labouring

Maintenance Skills

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification

Tools

Skid Steer

Ride-On Mowers

Utility Trucks

Job description

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Equipment Operator 1

Competition #2025-24

The District of Kent, located in the picturesque Eastern Fraser Valley, is offering an exciting opportunity in our Public Works Department for an Equipment Operator 1.

Equipment Operator 1’s perform tasks ranging from general labouring work to the operation of Municipal equipment.

The incumbent(s) will be required to operate equipment assigned, including large pumps, ride-on mowers, grass cutting equipment, skid steer, utility trucks, compactors, compressors, jack hammers, small ride-on tractors with snow or ice control equipment attached, mobile generators, vehicles under 10,000 kilograms gross vehicle weight and other equipment. Additional duties include performing daily inspections/minor maintenance, assisting in light repairs/maintenance, and operating equipment in accordance with recognized and acceptable practices.

Requirements include:

• Grade 12 diploma or proven equivalent;
• Course completion in equipment operation or combination of related training and experience;
• Minimum three (3) consecutive years’ experience operating light duty equipment or meeting the qualification and evaluation as tested in the Public Works construction and maintenance field;
• Qualified certification as a Heavy Equipment Operator or minimum Level ‘B’ certification for two primary equipment, skid steer (Bobcat or similar) and wide area rotary mower; and
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence, Class 3 with air endorsement, with recent abstract.

Pay and benefits for this bargaining unit position is in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458. The 2025 post-probationary wage rate for this position is $35.27 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP).

If this position is of interest to you, please visit our employment page at www.kentbc.ca/employment to view the job description and to submit your application prior to the competition closing at 4:30 p.m. on May 29, 2025.

Alan M. Lucas, CRSP
Director of Human Resources / Occupational Safety
District of Kent
PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC
V0M 1A0

The District of Kent would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Police Information Check (PIC) and provide a recent driver’s license abstract.

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