Operations Worker II (Street Operations)

City of Vancouver • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Engineering Services contributes to the overall City’s purpose by providing many services and public works facilities. Street Operations Workers maintain and construct City streets, lanes, and sidewalks. The City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents. With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Requirements

• Up to completion of high school and some laboring experience in construction.
• Experience working in roles requiring learning new skills, procedures, and processes.
• Knowledge of safe work procedures.
• Sound knowledge of the tools, material and equipment used in the work.
• Some knowledge of construction and maintenance tasks.
• Some knowledge of the functions of Street Operations and the established practices in carrying out the work.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to walk or stand continuously with frequent bending or twisting.
• Ability to work close to moving machinery and in high traffic areas.
• Ability to work on ladders, elevated areas, confined spaces, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment.
• Ability to exercise some independence of judgment and action in the routine or simple aspects of the work.
• Ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public.
• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record.
• 5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year.
• 5 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work-related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year.
• Candidates must attach ICBC Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting).
• Candidates must attach ICBC Insurance and Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting).
• If you have less than 5 years' driving history in BC, please also provide equivalent documents from your previous jurisdiction(s) to a total of 5 consecutive years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with asphalt and/or concrete is an asset.
• Experience with bridge maintenance activities and working from heights is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction tasks such as concrete finishing, form setting, boulevard restoration, drain tile installation, asphalt raking and conduit installation.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as pressure washing, bridge painting and pothole repair.
• Work outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Be fit tested annually, carry, maintain, and wear respirators as operationally required.
• Adjust shifts and work locations in accordance with operational requirements and the Collective Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees