Milling Machine Operator

The Corporation of The City of Victoria•Victoria, BC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Victoria is seeking a temporary Milling Machine Operator for a period of up to 6 months to assist with road construction and pavement maintenance. This hands-on role involves operating an automated milling machine with a self-loading conveyor to remove asphalt or concrete surfaces, thereby preparing streets for rehabilitation, repairs, and utility work. The operator will work on active job sites, coordinating safely around crews and traffic, and completing daily equipment checks and minor upkeep to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence with Restriction 20 (or equivalent) and possess related road construction experience.

Requirements

Grade 12.
Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence with Restriction 20 endorsement (or equivalent).
Current and valid Traffic Control Person certification (16 hours).
Current and valid Snow and Ice Control Certification (12 hours).
Plan Reading (8 hours).
3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Understand and apply the techniques of road construction and pavement maintenance.
Operate an automated milling machine with self-loading conveyor system.
Read and understand engineering grade sheets and utility plans.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Work and operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

Operate an automated milling machine with self-loading conveyor system.
Operate a pavement milling machine equipped with a conveyor belt loading system to grind existing asphalt or concrete road surfaces.
Set and adjust manual and automatic sensors and controls to meet specific grades and depths for road construction, repair and utility cuts.
Direct dump truck while loading millings.
Operate a service truck to transport milling machine to and from job sites.
Perform road construction on major capital works projects as outlined in the yearly construction project schedules.
Read and understand Engineering plans, underground utility checks, and BC1’s.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections by checking items such as fluid levels, belts, hoses and lights.
Perform minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machine and changing cutting teeth.
Report repairs needed and damage to supervisor and mechanic shop.
Perform various road construction or maintenance tasks such as sweeping and shovelling asphalt millings, operating jackhammer, power brooms, cracksealer, rollers and compactors, raking asphalt and setting up traffic control cones and barricades.
Set castings to grade.
Assist with traffic control as required.
Operate loader.
Perform snow and ice control functions using a skid steer loader or a service truck equipped with a salt/sand unit and snowplow.
Provide information and guidance to staff to ensure safe operation of milling machine.
Perform related duties where qualified.