Public Works Operator I - Sechelt, Canada - The District of Sechelt
Description
DISTRICT OF SECHELT
Competition No
Nature of the Position
Reporting to the Manager of Public Works and general supervision of the Public Works Foreman, the Public Works Operator I assists with the construction and maintenance of roads, sewers, ditches, boulevards, parks, and the airport.
Typical job duties will include labourer duties including shovelling, blowing, weed whacking and compressing, carrying out minor road repairs, garbage collection, maintenance of public works vehicles and equipment, responding to emergency call outs and taking appropriate action, assists with the clean up and disposal of abandoned personal property, installing and replacing street signs, and clearing catch basins, sewers and ditches.
- Grade 12 (or equivalent)
- a valid class 5 BC Driver's Licence with air brakes endorsement and a clean abstract
- hands-on experience with the operation and maintenance of power and hand tools
- experience operating a 5-ton dump truck, bobcat, excavator, backhoe and snow clearing equipment
- ability to exert, sustain and repeat physical and mental actions necessary to complete tasks; and work under conditions requiring strength, endurance, and focused attention in all types of weather
- the ability to lift and carry a minimum weight of 50 pounds
- a professional, responsive, and positive work attitude;
- the ability to react quickly and remain calm in stressful situations;
- the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully one-on-one or in a group environment.
Preferred Competencies
Working Conditions
This is a regular, full-time unionized position within the BCGEU. The wage is set at Grid Level 6, $29.21- $32.45 per hour plus an attractive benefits package. Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position involves shiftwork, including weekends for snow and ice removal. The District of Sechelt supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights code of BC.
Applications
This competition will close at 4:30 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2024
The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of B.C
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