Operator 1 – Full Time
Fernie, BC is located at the centre of one of the most unique and desirable regions in British Columbia. Located in the Rocky Mountains, the adjacent Fernie Alpine Resort provides some of the finest skiing in North America while the surrounding East Kootenay region provides world class outdoor recreation opportunities. Exceptional fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking and backcountry adventure can be accessed directly from town.  Fernie is truly a four season wonderland.

The City of Fernie is looking for a fulltime Operator 1 to work in the Public Works department.     Under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor this position performs a variety of duties related to the operation of equipment and manual labour working in our Streets, Water and Sewer departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Operator 1 must have a solid background in equipment operation as well as be physically fit to perform tasks involving manual labour. Working in teams and alone, the Operator 1 is required to assist street crews with sweeping, patching, painting and snow removal. Work with utility crews in the maintenance of our water and sewer systems. Operators are expected to work on our shift crew, working combinations of days, afternoons and weekends depending on the season.

ILLUSTRATED EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Operate truck plows, sanders, loaders and other equipment for snow removal.
Operate sweepers, water trucks, tandems, backhoes for street maintenance and repair.
Hand shoveling asphalt, road gravel. Hand tamping trenches. Collection of waste and litter clean up.
Work with crews performing water system maintenance and repair.
Work with crews performing sewer system maintenance and repair.
Performing minor maintenance on equipment such as greasing, oiling and minor service work to maintain equipment in their care operating in a good and safe manner.
Maintain record keeping systems for the work performed.
All duties as outlined as a laborer and other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Valid BC Driver’s License, minimum Class 3 with air brakes endorsement and clean driver’s abstract
Valid Flagging Certificate

Preference will be given to candidates with additional operating experience in a variety of equipment used in municipal operations