Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK54102P

Position Title

Equipment Operator III

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

N/A

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Roadways Operations (DP212)

Department Name

Roadways

Branch

Roads (BR189)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

An Equipment Operator III operates and maintains heavy mobile equipment according
to proper competency standards, safety practices and regulations. Performs manual
work.

Duties - Union

• Operates heavy equipment and trucks with various attachments (e.g. tandem axle dump trucks, crane trucks with rigging, roadside mowers, truck -mounted plows (snow & ice control), street sweeper, asphalt and oil distributor trucks, and other construction /maintenance equipment).

• May supervise and provide “crew -leader” direction to co-workers and contractors on specific job requirements, on a project basis.

• Performs routine inspection, maintenance, lubrication and fueling of equipment.

• Uses hand tools for routine maintenance and changing of attachments.

• Refers equipment for mechanical repair and services as required.

• Responds to routine public enquiries; maintains written records of work performed.

• Performs manual work as required.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

• High school graduation or equivalent

• Experience

• BC Drivers License – Class 3 with Air Ticket

• City of Kelowna Certification (on designated equipment/trucks)

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

• Flexibility
• People management
• Service Excellence

Posting Text

Physical Demands

This can be a physically demanding job depending on the needs of the day.
Class 1 needed for truck and pup

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Additional Hiring Information

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

$35.60 per hour

Posting Date

05/06/2026

Closing Date

Days of Work

Monday to Friday with seasonal changes and weekend standby during winte

Standard Hours per Day

8

Hours of Work

7:00am to 3:30pm with changes for winter operations.

Work Location

PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE/ YARD

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1

• Other Document 2

• Other Document 3

• Other Document 4