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POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for the skilled operation and operator
servicing of equipment listed in paragraph 2. In addition, this position will be required to operate with a
reasonable degree of proficiency all equipment listed in paragraph 3. This position is also required to
perform all or any of the responsibilities of a Labourer from time to time. See attachment for paragraph details.
WORK SCHEDULE
The employee will ordinarily work Monday to Friday of each week.
The workday will ordinarily be from 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with a 45 minute lunch break.
The employee may be required to work weekends.
The employee may be required to work before 7:45 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m.
Qualifications & Experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
1. Hold a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License with air endorsement.
2. Must hold all necessary licenses and certificates to operate equipment.
3. Must be physically capable of carrying out assigned duties in all weather conditions.
4. Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, in English, with other
employees, supervisors and the general public.
5. Must be able to carry out assigned duties with a minimum of direction and/or supervision.
6. Must be able to work safely in accordance with WorkSafe regulations and Municipal Policy.
7. Must be willing to take courses and training in all aspects of public works duties. (Wastewater
treatment, water distribution, etc.)
8. Must be willing to work extra hours in case of emergency situations and be willing to work
weekends on a rotating standby basis.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Experience as an equipment operator, operating similar equipment in a similar position.
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2. Graduation from a recognized Heavy Equipment Operators Training Course.
3. Public Works experience with a local government.
4. Mechanical experience.
5. Basic carpentry.
6. Working knowledge of Harbour maintenance.
7. Pool Operators Course (mechanical operations.)