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Equipment Operator 2
Competition #2024-34
A well-kept secret hidden within the Upper Fraser Valley of British Columbia‘s southwest coastal region. The District of Kent is bounded on the north by Harrison Lake, on the west by Harrison River, on the south by the Fraser River and on the east by Hope and the Fraser Canyon. It boasts a friendly community spirit with a diverse economy in agriculture, industrial development, tourism, and government services.
The District of Kent is offering an exciting opportunity in our Public Works Department for an Equipment Operator 2. Equipment Operator 2’s perform tasks ranging from general labouring work to the operation of Municipal equipment.
The incumbent will be required to operate equipment assigned, including equipment identified as ‘Equipment Operator 1’ as well as large equipment such as the grader, sweeper, roadside and ditch mowers, backhoe, loader, flusher truck, dump truck, and large tractors or trucks with snow or ice control equipment attached, and other related equipment. Additional duties include performing daily inspections/minor maintenance, assisting in light repairs/maintenance, and operating equipment in accordance with recognized and acceptable practices.
Requirements include:
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Grade 12 diploma or proven equivalent;
- Course completion in equipment operation or combination of related training and experience;
- Minimum three (3) consecutive years’ experience operating heavy equipment or meeting the qualification and evaluation as tested in the Public Works construction and maintenance field;
- Qualified certification as a Heavy Equipment Operator or minimum Level ‘B’ certification for two primary equipment, backhoe and loader; and
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence, Class 3 with air endorsement, with recent abstract.
Upon successful completion of the required probationary period, the 2024 wage rate for this bargaining unit position is $35.22 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package.
If this position is of interest to you, please submit your resume and cover letter quoting Competition #2024-34 indicating how you meet the qualifications and send to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on July 11, 2024. Alternatively, submit your application in confidence to:
Alan M. Lucas, CRSP
Director of Human Resources / Occupational Safety
District of Kent
PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
Fax: 604-796-8516
The District of Kent would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Police Information Check and provide a recent driver’s license abstract.
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Job Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Rate: $35.22 Hour
