Equipment Operator III – Civic Operations

Equipment Operator III – Civic Operations#507

Closing Date: October 24, 2021

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Position Overview
An exciting and diverse opportunity exists for a Temporary, Full-Time Equipment Operator III - Civic Operations position with the City of Kamloops until approximately September 30, 2022, or pending return or incumbent. This position performs equipment operation work under the supervision of the Streets Supervisor, Crew Leader – Streets Operations, and Lead Hands – Streets Operations. Work involves the safe driving, operation, routine maintenance, and lubrication of large mobile equipment, including single- axle and tandem trucks and garbage/recycling trucks, and the changing of attachments used in municipal road construction and maintenance.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

More than one may be hired.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

Please see the attached LOU regarding the Line Painting Season.

Hourly Rate
$30.40

Hours & Days of Work
STREETS HOURS:
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (summer)
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (winter)

Winter Shifts (from approximately November to May each year) 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
12 hour winter weekend standby shifts required. SOLID WASTE HOURS:
6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Hours differ during painting season as per LOU Line Painting Season – Hours of Work (Apr/May/June 10 hour shifts 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Hours per Week
40

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone (250) 828-3439, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 105 Seymour Street so we can better support you.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply to and note that only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.