Operations worker II (sewers operations)

City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Operations worker II. City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services department spearheads infrastructure development, emphasizing sustainability. It provide comprehensive planning and implementation of transportation, water and waste management systems. Operating at the intersection of innovation and community needs, it ensure Vancouver’s urban landscape evolves resiliently, setting a benchmark for sustainable cities worldwide. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: City of Vancouver
Department: Engineering Services
Position: Operations worker II (sewers operations)
No of Vacancies: 15
Salary: $30.42 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Full Time
Unit: 1300
Affiliation: CUPE 1004 N/Pks
Location: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, Canada
Shift: Monday to Friday (7:00am to 3:30pm)
Requisition ID: 41156

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of high school
Experience: Candidates should have experience working in roles requiring learning new skills, procedures and processes

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to perform manual work entailing considerable physical effort and agility to maintain and construct the City’s sewer and water system
• The candidates should be capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy objects and demonstrate proficiency in using a variety of tools and equipment
• The candidates should be able to walk or stand continuously with frequent bending or twisting and comfortable working close to moving machinery and in high traffic areas
• The candidates should have the ability to work on ladders, elevated areas, confined spaces, outside in all weather conditions and on uneven surfaces
• The candidates should have sufficient physical strength, stamina, and coordination to perform heavy physical labor

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have knowledge of safe work procedures
• The candidates should possess sound knowledge of the tools, material and equipment used in the work
• The candidates should demonstrate some knowledge of the functions of the branch concerned and the established practices in carrying out the work
• The candidates should be able to understand and follow safe work guidelines and procedures and work in a safe manner
• The candidates should be able to exercise some independence of judgment and action in the routine or simple aspects of the work
• The candidates should have the ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public
• The candidates should possess skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment
• The candidates should hold a current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record
• The candidates should have a five-year accumulation of no more than 9 points on their driving record, with not more than 3 points accumulated in any single year
• The candidates should not have more than 1 preventable work-related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year over a three-year period

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to provide labour assistance, including operating a variety of small equipment/trucks and related construction duties for Sewer Operations
• The candidates should be able to perform emergency work while following operational and safety procedures
• The candidates should be able to understand that the Sewer Operations branch functions 365 days/year
• The candidates should be able to drive and operate a variety of equipment while performing tasks
• The candidates should be able to aware that functional and/or physical assessments related to the bona fide position requirements
• The candidates should be able to prepared to undergo fit testing for respirators as operationally required upon successful candidates

How to apply:

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