Job description: Requisition ID: 38294

Company

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function
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.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Operations Workers are assigned to 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. The Operations Worker will drive and operate a variety of equipment while performing tasks.

Functional and/or physical assessment related to the bona fide position requirements may be required. Successful candidates will need to be fit tested for respirators as operationally required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Up to completion of high school and some laboring experience in construction.
• Experience working in roles requiring learning new skills, procedures and processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• 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
• Candidates who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail

Candidates must attach the following to be considered:

• 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)

As part of our recruitment process to determine the successful candidate, you will be screened and ranked based on the following:

• Job Application
• Resume
• ICBC Documents
• Interview

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 N/Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: March 2024

Number of Positions: 10

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-310: $30.42per hour

Application Close: January 25, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. .

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Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:50:41 GMT

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