Operations Worker II

City of Vancouver • Vancouver, BC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, 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. Operations Worker II are scheduled at the Vancouver Landfill or Vancouver South Transfer Station where they will perform labor duties on a daily basis in a noisy environment in all types of weather conditions. The Transfer and Landfill Operations Branch functions 365 days per year with irregular shifts from Monday to Sunday on a 24-hour day shift schedule. Applicants must be willing and able to work shifts which may include dayshift, afternoon, and graveyard with the expectation to work weekends. Successful applicants’ availability must meet Branch expectations in order to continue employment. Functional and or physical assessment related to the bona fide position requirements may be required. Successful candidates are required to be fit tested annually, carry, maintain, and wear respirators as operationally required. Jewelry, long hair, and facial hair may impede a complete seal of a respirator and will need to be adjusted or removed to ensure a seal can be achieved. Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Requirements

• Up to completion of high school and some laboring experience.
• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record.
• 3 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year.
• 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year.

Nice To Haves

• Education, training or experience related to Solid Waste or Recycling.
• OFA Level II and WHMIS.
• Forklift Certification and TDG Certification.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as bull dozers, front end loaders and compactors.
• Experience handling household hazardous waste.
• Experience working in a Transfer Station or Landfill.
• A current and valid Class 1 or 3 BC Driver's License with Air Brakes and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform labor duties on a daily basis in a noisy environment in all types of weather conditions.
• Work shifts which may include dayshift, afternoon, and graveyard with the expectation to work weekends.
• Be fit tested annually, carry, maintain, and wear respirators as operationally required.
• Adjust or remove jewelry, long hair, and facial hair to ensure a complete seal of a respirator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED