EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 3
Top Benefits
About the role
Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Equipment Operator 3 for our Monday to Friday operations in Public Works. As an Equipment Operator 3 you will be performing skilled work involving mechanical street sweeping and other public works related work. In this position, you will have a variety of daily tasks such as street sweeping, snow plowing and operating single & tandem axle dump trucks. You may also be called upon to perform routine repairs involving the maintenance and repair of asphalt roadways & pathways, maintenance of boulevards & pedestrian passages, vegetation & debris clearing, and assisting in concrete finishing tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
- Have considerable related work experience in Road operations
- Have completed relevant post-secondary courses in Public Works
- Possess sound knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in road infrastructure maintenance
- You will also have the ability to recognize and apply safe work procedures
- We will require you to have a valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with air brake endorsement by the end of the probation/trial period. All applicants are required to upload a current driver’s abstract to your application.
- Preference will be given to candidates with municipal or roadway construction experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the operations of mechanical sweepers and roadway snowplowing operations.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $37.15 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.
Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on February 17, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Coquitlam, BC
We offer exciting municipal careers in human resources, planning and development, parks and recreation, engineering, corporate and strategic initiatives as well as public safety on our civilian police, fire and rescue teams. Even further, we have a wide array of public works positions (including outdoor labourers) plus frequent inside and outside auxiliary or temporary opportunities which are great for summer students or those interested in casual work.
Offering rewarding public service career opportunities with competitive benefits in a municipal environment, we are always recruiting for talented individuals looking to serve the local community. If you are seeking career development or leadership opportunities, a growing and innovative city is the place you want to be! Visit our website today to learn about current job openings with the City of Coquitlam!
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 3
Top Benefits
About the role
Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Equipment Operator 3 for our Monday to Friday operations in Public Works. As an Equipment Operator 3 you will be performing skilled work involving mechanical street sweeping and other public works related work. In this position, you will have a variety of daily tasks such as street sweeping, snow plowing and operating single & tandem axle dump trucks. You may also be called upon to perform routine repairs involving the maintenance and repair of asphalt roadways & pathways, maintenance of boulevards & pedestrian passages, vegetation & debris clearing, and assisting in concrete finishing tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
- Have considerable related work experience in Road operations
- Have completed relevant post-secondary courses in Public Works
- Possess sound knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in road infrastructure maintenance
- You will also have the ability to recognize and apply safe work procedures
- We will require you to have a valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with air brake endorsement by the end of the probation/trial period. All applicants are required to upload a current driver’s abstract to your application.
- Preference will be given to candidates with municipal or roadway construction experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the operations of mechanical sweepers and roadway snowplowing operations.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $37.15 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.
Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on February 17, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Coquitlam, BC
We offer exciting municipal careers in human resources, planning and development, parks and recreation, engineering, corporate and strategic initiatives as well as public safety on our civilian police, fire and rescue teams. Even further, we have a wide array of public works positions (including outdoor labourers) plus frequent inside and outside auxiliary or temporary opportunities which are great for summer students or those interested in casual work.
Offering rewarding public service career opportunities with competitive benefits in a municipal environment, we are always recruiting for talented individuals looking to serve the local community. If you are seeking career development or leadership opportunities, a growing and innovative city is the place you want to be! Visit our website today to learn about current job openings with the City of Coquitlam!