EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II – STREET SWEEPER

(Permanent, Full-Time)

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. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The District of West Vancouver Engineering Construction Department has an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Operator II position to perform street sweeping tasks with a mechanical street sweeper.  An Equipment Operator II will be operating a large vehicle with a wide variety of controls and devices in congested traffic and busy pedestrian areas and will be performing daily trip equipment inspections and submitting daily inspection reports. The Equipment Operator II will also be responsible for cleaning and making service repairs to the sweeper, as required.

The successful candidate will have:

·         Knowledge of the rules of safe operation and the precautions to be taken to avoid accidents or machine damage in the operation of this equipment;

·         Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions;

·         Some knowledge of the methods, practices and tools used in servicing and making adjustments to such equipment;

·         Ability to exercise independent judgment in the technical functions involved in the work;

·         Some experience or training in the operation of a street sweeper; and,

·         Possession of a valid Class 5 with Air Brake endorsement or Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake endorsement issued by the Province of British Columbia.

·         Performing other duties as required.

The preferred candidate has completed senior secondary school and has experience in the operation of various equipment as applied to general roads and boulevard construction and previous maintenance work will be an asset. The successful candidates will have mechanical aptitude along with adequate physical stamina to perform assigned duties in all types of weather.

The successful candidates are required to supply an acceptable driver’s abstract, claims history, police information check, and a copy of their credentials.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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