Operations Worker II

City of Vancouver • Vancouver, BC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Engineering Services contributes to the overall City's purpose by providing many services and public works facilities. Sewer Operations is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to provide labour assistance including operating a variety of small equipment / trucks and related construction duties, as well as emergency work, while following operational and safety procedures. The Sewer Operations branch functions 365 days/year. Successful candidates must be able to work Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm and may be required to adjust shifts as operational required.

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 the branch concerned and the established practices in carrying out the work.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform heavy physical labour.
• Ability to understand and follow safe work guidelines and procedures and to work in a safe manner.
• 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 and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, and on uneven surfaces.
• 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.
• Skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment.
• 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
• 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work-related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year
• Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide labour assistance including operating a variety of small equipment / trucks and related construction duties.
• Perform emergency work, while following operational and safety procedures.
• Perform manual work entailing considerable physical effort and agility in the safe performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled jobs to maintain and construct the City's sewer and water system.
• Drive and operate a variety of equipment while performing tasks.
• Be fit tested for respirators as operationally required.

What This Job Offers

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