Job Description

Full-time Department: Engineering & Public Works Vacancy Status: Full-Time

Company Description

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Mission is located on the unceded, ancestral, and shared territory of the Sto:l? Peoples, specifically on Leq'a:mel, Sema:th, Mathexwi, Kwantlen, Sq'ewlets, and Katzie traditional territories in the lower mainland of BC. Nestled on the southern coastal mountain slopes overlooking the lush Fraser River Valley, Mission is a rapidly growing and dynamic community of approximately 41,500 residents, 20 kilometers north of the US border and 70 kilometers east of Vancouver. Although Mission is part of a broader metropolitan area, it still maintains its distinct and welcoming small-town flavor.

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The Engineering & Public Works Department is hiring a full-time Truck Driver 3 / Labourer 2 to join our team of hardworking, outdoor professionals. This hybrid position offers year-round variety and stability, working as a Labourer 2 from April to November and as a Truck Driver 3 from November to April.


From April to November, you'll perform a wide range of outdoor maintenance and construction tasks, including asphalt, sidewalk, and boulevard repairs; grading and backfilling; form building and concrete finishing; brushing; garbage collection; sediment and pond cleaning; sign maintenance; pressure washing; snow removal; and traffic flagging.


From November to April, you'll operate large trucks to transport materials such as dirt, sand, gravel, and asphalt; plow and sand roads; and assist with construction and maintenance activities. Duties include conducting vehicle inspections, performing minor maintenance, and helping with loading and unloading.

Qualifications

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Qualified candidates will have experience in public works or construction and knowledge of safe truck operation, accident prevention, and material handling. A solid understanding of occupational health and safety practices, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential. High school diploma or equivalent, Class 3 Driver's License with Air Endorsement, Level 1 First Aid, and Traffic Control certification are required. Additional courses such as Introduction to Public Works would be an asset.

Additional Information

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The 2025 hourly rates for this hybrid position are; $35.84 per hour for the Truck Driver 3 role, and $34.31 per hour in Labourer 2, plus a comprehensive benefit package upon successful completion of the probationary period including the Municipal Pension Plan. We also offer a four-day work week with nine-hour shifts (72 hours bi-weekly).

Closing Date: November 2, 2025