Operational Services Equipment Operator II (full-time)

OPEN DATE:         Tuesday, December 2, 2025

CLOSING DATE:   4:00 pm Friday, December 12, 2025

DEPARTMENT:     Infrastructure Services

DIVISION:           Operational Services

SECTION:             Waterworks

REPORTS TO:       Waterworks Supervisor

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JOB SUMMARY:

Operates equipment used for City utility construction and maintenance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates City vehicles (Class 3 with Air or lesser) and small multi-purpose equipment with a bucket capacity up to 2 cubic yards
• Locates water, sewer and gas service lines (BC One-Call) for pre-construction
• Excavates and backfills for utility installations, removes trees and stumps, loads materials to trucks and soil shredder
• Operates equipment to lift and place pipe for water and sewer utility installation
• Using hand tools to clear snow and ice from parking areas, roads, pedestrian walkways, carries out salting and sanding
• Ensures for safe operation of equipment; performs light maintenance such as lubrication, fluid checks and changing oil
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• Valid B.C. Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
• E.O.C.P. Water Distribution Level 1 Certificate
• E.O.C.P. Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certificate
• Traffic Control Person Certificate
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Shoring and Excavation Certificate
• Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years as required for E.O.C.P Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certificates
• 6 months experience with similar equipment (which may be concurrent with the above)
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current pay rate of $37.93 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: You must use your correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.