Job Description

Equipment Operator IV - Civic Construction

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Position Overview

The City of Kamloops has an exciting employment opportunity for an Equipment Operator IV in our Civic Construction division. As an Equipment Operator IV, you will play a key role in supporting civic construction projects by operating and maintaining a variety of heavy equipment with precision and care. This position is responsible for complex equipment operation and skilled construction tasks related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of municipal infrastructure such as roads, water, sewer, and storm systems. If this sounds like a career that interests you, apply today!



Join an inclusive municipality where your work makes a real impact -- maintaining and building civic infrastructure means improving day-to-day life for thousands of people in Kamloops.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

Completion of secondary school or its equivalent.

BC Driver's Licence - Class 1 with air brake endorsement.

Minimum of 1500 hours of previous experience in the operation, servicing, and maintenance of a backhoe engaged in skilled excavation works around underground City and third-party utility infrastructure.

Minimum of six months previous experience driving large mobile equipment in a municipal setting, including three months experience operating a loader.



For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check.



A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE Local 900 position.

Hourly Rate

$36.357

Hours & Days of Work

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hours per Week

40



Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email

hr@kamloops.ca

or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.



External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. Applications are accepted online at

kamloops.ca/careers

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Education : Other trades certificate or diploma


Experience : 1 to less than 7 months