Equipment Operator I FT Temporary

Job summary

Perform manual construction, repair, and maintenance work within the Streets Division, operating equipment and responding to scheduled shifts, overtime, and emergency call-outs. Follow and promote safe work practices, maintain training records, assist with training new employees, and support other municipal operations as assigned.

Job details

Position Vacant Equipment Operator I Full Time Temporary (approx. 17 months) Competition 26-18 Position Details TITLE: Equipment Operator I – FT Temporary DEPARTMENT: Municipal Services Department CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $38.41 plus 15% in lieu of benefits HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, shift work and overtime as required including evenings/weekends General Statement Of Duties The incumbent is responsible for carrying out instructions as required within the Streets Division of the Municipal Services Department. Supervision The incumbent is responsible to the Director of Municipal Services under the direction of the Manager of Public Works and/or designate. Major Duties And Responsibilities Manual labour in construction, repair and maintenance within the Streets Division. Shall be required to work shift work as scheduled, and overtime as required. Shall be required to respond to call-out for emergency maintenance and repair work at short notice and work in inclement weather conditions. Responsible for ensuring safe work practices used on the job site and assisting in the development of safer and more efficient methods of work. Required to be trained and work at the Williams Lake Regional Airport. Other duties as may be assigned to assist with the City’s day to day operations. Maintain training records. May be required to participate as a member of the Municipal Services standby group – on call rotation. Responsible for assisting in the training of new employees to familiarize them with Municipal work. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Minimum Grade XII or equivalent. Shall have at least six months experience of related municipal utility work or six months experience in a Municipal Services Equipment Operator I position. Shall possess a valid B.C. Driver's Licence - Class 5 with Air Endorsement. Shall be proficient and safely operate the following equipment within the Streets Division: single axle truck snow clearing sidewalk machine and attachments small power/hand tools sanding/salting equipment asphalt recycler crack sealer Shall be capable of understanding, reporting verbally and by written report in English and accept and comprehend verbal instructions. Shall undertake additional training in the correct operation of other equipment and to upgrade skills and abilities. Shall have the ability to work with others as a team. Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, copies of applicable certifications, and letters of reference no later than 4:00 pm, October 18, 2026 to the attention of Ashley Williston, Director of Human Resources, City of Williams Lake, 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N3 - Fax (250) 392-8484, or email awilliston@williamslake.ca Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.

What you’ll do

Perform manual construction, repair, and maintenance work within the Streets Division, operating equipment and responding to scheduled shifts, overtime, and emergency call-outs. Follow and promote safe work practices, maintain training records, assist with training new employees, and support other municipal operations as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least Grade 12 or equivalent, six months of related municipal utility work or experience in a Municipal Services Equipment Operator I position, and a valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's licence with an air endorsement. They must safely operate specified Streets Division equipment, communicate and understand instructions in English, work effectively as part of a team, and be willing to undertake additional training.

Listed skills

• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Manual Labor
• Municipal Utility Work
• Equipment Operation
• Snow Clearing
• Sidewalk Machine Operation
• Truck Operation
• Use of Power and Hand Tools
• Sanding and Salting
• Asphalt Recycling
• Crack Sealing
• Workplace Safety
• Emergency Maintenance
• Teamwork
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Employee Training
• Training Record Maintenance

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Trades
• Construction
• Transportation
• Security & Safety

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