A full-time employment opportunity exists at the Village of Chase in the Public Works Department for an Equipment Operator I-Public Works individual. Applications for qualified individuals are now being accepted.
The Equipment Operator I-Public Works must have a solid background in and basic knowledge of local government public works operations, knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance equipment, with specific skills and experience in the field of water treatment and distribution. The successful applicant will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Grade Twelve or Equivalent
- Water Distribution Level I or ability/willingness to acquire
- Valid Class 3 driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement
- Must be proficient in public works operations, with at least 3 years’ experience including knowledge of parks maintenance equipment operation, with some knowledge of heavy equipment operation including loader, dump truck, snow plow, backhoe and excavator and solid waste/recyclables collection truck
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Have basic knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment and practices of public works
- Deal courteously and tactfully with employees and members of the public
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Have knowledge of precautionary work procedures to ensure public safety as well as their own
- Perform heavy outdoor manual work
- Have sound judgment
- Be proficient in the operation of mowing and other lawn and garden maintenance equipment
Typical duties include:
- Mowing large and small areas of grass either by hand or with automatic mowing equipment
- Weed-eating, hand shoveling, sweeping, collecting solid waste, removing graffiti, painting, scrubbing, washing, planting, weeding
- Transporting machinery, materials from one location to another
- Operating other equipment when required including a backhoe, parks equipment, excavator
- Water and sewer system maintenance and repair
- Assisting in construction and repair projects where required
- Assisting in various other tasks where required
The wage for this position is currently $26.13 per hour (this may change as the Collective Agreement is currently under negotiation). Health benefits will be available after successful completion of a 3 month probationary period. The position is permanent full-time, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Written applications are being accepted by the Supervisor of Public Works, c/o Village of Chase, PO Box 440, 826 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC V0E 1M0, by fax at 250-679-3070 or by email at regush@cablelan.net, until Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:00 pm.
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| Location: | Chase, BC |
| Profession(s): | Public Works & Operations |
| Date Posted: | Friday, May 1, 2015 at 1:07:45 PM (PST) |
| Posting Expires: | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:00:00 PM (PST) |