Operations Maintenance Worker - Courtenay, Canada - City of Courtenay

City of Courtenay

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Courtenay, Canada

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Description

Competition Number:
23075

Job Title:

Operations Maintenance Worker (Temporary)

Department:

Public Works Services

Employment Type:

Temporary Full-Time Union Position

Salary:

$34.15 per hour + 12.4% in lieu

Posted Date:

August 25, 2023, 12:00 am

Closing Date:

October 15, 2023, 11:30 pm

Last Modified:

August 25, 2023, 2:06 pm

Posting:

Open

Status:

Interviews will be initiated prior to closing

Description:

The
Operations Maintenance Worker (OMW)** participates in the construction and/or installation, maintenance and repair of Transportation and Utilities related infrastructure.

OMW's shall be involved in the day to day operations by performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks such as; concrete and asphalt work, digging trenches, laying pipes, traffic control, picking up litter, collecting garbage, shovelling snow, etc.

and operating light trucks and equipment. May wash, clean and carry out minor repairs, cleaning and painting within the road right-of-way, equipment and/or system appurtenances.

The City of Courtenay strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values:
People Matter. Be Accountable. Depend on Each Other. Pursue Excellence. Celebrate Success.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of Introduction to Public Works Operations
BCIT
PUBW 1001 or;
Current Operator-InTraining (OIT) certification through Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP)
Valid BC Class 3 Drivers License with Air Endorsement
Current Membership with the Public Works Association of British Columbia or current membership with BCWWA
Sound (23 years) a minimum of 2 years' experience within the last 5 years working directly in roads or utilities construction, maintenance and operations environment.
Sound knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials and tools used in civil construction and or public works related municipal maintenance work.
Ability to understand and carry out job related instructions
Ability to safely operate light duty equipment and tools used in work performed relating to civil construction and municipal maintenance operations

Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with staff and the general public

There are four
full-time Temporarypositions available with start dates ranging from September 5th to November 6th._ _The employment term for these positions may be for
up to four (4) Months with an opportunity for extensionup to two (2) additional months.

Two of the positions are on the Transportation team; the other two with be with the Urban Issues team. The current hourly wage rate based on a 40-hour workweek is $34.15.

Due to anticipated start date of September 5th for two of the roles, interviews will be initiated prior to closing date.