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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Hydrovac Swamper Operator II
Posted on June 06, 2024 by Employer details City of West Kelowna
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City of West KelownaHydrovac Swamper Operator IIWest Kelowna is a thriving city that has a rural sophistication appeal and is a haven for outdoor recreation. Sun-soaked lakeshores, agricultural charm, and access to urban jobs and living have made West Kelowna the place to be. We maintain a deep connection with our agricultural roots, and we celebrate the one-of-a-kind character of our community.What We Offer:Improved vacation package, 3 weeks prorated in 1st year/4 weeks vacation at 2 years, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, numerous employee wellness incentives, an earned time off program and professional development opportunities. Build your future with a city who was proudly presented the 2023 BC Municipal Safety Association Organizational Safety Excellence Award for leadership, dedication, and diligence in creating a safer and healthier workplace.Summarized Position Responsibilities:The Hydrovac Swamper Operator II assists the Equipment Operator (Hydro-vac) in the day-to-day operation of Hydrovac/flusher combo truck. This work includes a wide variety of manual tasks and safe handling and operation of tools and equipment required for flushing, cleaning, and hydro-excavation activities. This position will assist the Equipment Operator in a variety of routine activities such as sewer flushing, sewage station cleaning, storm drainage maintenance, hydro-excavation and utility daylighting as well as respond to various emergency and after-hours calls when required. With appropriate training and experience, this position will become the backup operator for the Hydrovac/Flusher combo truck for vacation, health leave etc. This position will also perform a variety of other maintenance activities such as snow/ice control and operation of various pieces of small equipment. The ideal candidate will have related experience in hydro excavating/flushing activities and a sound knowledge of construction and maintenance activities related to municipal infrastructure.Our Ideal Candidate:Grade 12 education 3 years of related experience Traffic Control, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Ground Disturbance Level II Occupational First Aid Level I Electrical Hazard Awareness, Snow/Ice Control Operator (APWA), WHMIS 2015 Class 5 B.C. Driver?s License with air endorsement Class 3 B.C. Driver?s License with air endorsement preferred Completion of any WorkSafeBC recognized course such as: safe excavation and shoring, etc. preferred May be scheduled on an on-call rotation to provide after-hours coverage Applications are accepted online at westkelownacity.ca/jobs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.Competition No. 24-18E, Closes July 9, 2024Full Time | 40 hrs/wk | $33.25/hrBenefits | Municipal Pension Plan | 4 weeks vac @ 2 years- LocationWest Kelowna, BC
- Salary$33.25HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #95220
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