Public Works Operator I - Sechelt, Canada - District of Sechelt

District of Sechelt

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Sechelt, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

District of Sechelt:

Public Works Operator I:

Job Posting - Competition No

Regular, Full-Time

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.

This role operates mobile equipment and performs vehicle maintenance activities when required.

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.

Essential
Competencies

Grade 12 (or equivalent)

- a minimum of one year of experience in general laboring
- 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

Education :
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years