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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Equipment Operator 3 - Vac Truck
Posted on September 27, 2024 by Employer details District of West Vancouver
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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 3 - VAC TRUCK (RE-POST) (Temporary, Full-Time - approximately 11 months)Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable environment.The District of West Vancouver Utilities Operation Department has an exciting opportunity for a temporary full-time Equipment Operator III - Vac Truck position. An Equipment Operator III operates and maintains heavy mobile equipment of a complex nature in accordance to competency standards, safety practices, regulations as well as performing manual work. The successful candidate must be skilled in the operation of vacuum trucks; working knowledge in the operation and use of front-end loaders would be considered an asset.The Equipment Operator III performs the following duties: Primarily operating a Vacuum Truck as well as a backhoe, excavator, skid steer and other equipment in a variety of tasks including the maintenance and construction of water, sewer, and drainage assets; Washing, cleaning and service repairs (add fluid, adjust brakes, replace bulbs, etc.) to equipment; Performing daily equipment inspections and submitting inspection reports; Providing significant manual labour assistance on various tasks where required; Ongoing mentoring and training; and Performing other duties as required.The preferred candidate will possess considerable experience in the operation of various equipment as applied to general utilities construction and maintenance work; ability to operate equipment in congested conditions; knowledge and experience digging around other underground utilities like gas and electrical; knowledge of safe operation procedures and the precautions necessary to avoid accidents or machine damage; the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and, mechanical aptitude along with adequate physical stamina to perform assigned duties in all types of weather.The successful candidate has: graduated from senior secondary school; three years of related experience in the operation of Flusher/Vacuum Truck, backhoes, excavators, and skid steers; and a valid class 1 or 3 Drivers? License with air brake endorsement. Experience with emergency operations/snow removal would be considered an asset. This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.Position Status:WVMEA (Union) - Temporary, Full-TimeHours of Work:40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)Rate of Pay:$37.39 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefitsClosing Date:11:59 p.m. on October 10, 2024.To Apply:Please visit the District of West Vancouver?s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply through the Career Centre.We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted- LocationWest Vancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$37.39HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #98331
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