Reporting to the Parks Foreman, the Equipment Operator operates municipal works equipment as required within the Public Works Department. The Equipment Operator will be primarily responsible for operating heavy duty equipment with the Parks crew to include parks maintenance, snow/ice control, storm sewer maintenance and sidewalk maintenance.
POSTING TYPE: InternalPOSITION TYPE:Full-TimeHOURS OF WORK : 40-hour work week, as per schedule
- Valid Class three (3) BC Driver's License with Air Endorsement
EXPERIENCE
- Five (5) years' experience in a Municipal Works setting, or similar nature, operating heavy duty equipment associated with excavating for shallow and deep utilities
SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Proficient, demonstrated ability to safely operate municipal works equipment, including Excavator, Grader, Loader, Backhoe, Sweeper, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate excavation equipment near or around shallow and deep underground utilities.
- Knowledge of municipal standards/policies.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in dealing with members of the public, other agencies and staff.
- High degree of initiative and sound judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Committed to pursuing and attending on-going training and educational opportunities relevant to the position.
- Available and willing to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
- Respond to emergency callouts and undertake responsibilities specific to Disaster Services.
📌 Equipment Operator (Brooks)
🏢 City of Cranbrook
📍 Brooks
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