2019-80 Temporary Parks Equipment Operator I

This is a temporary full time, union position that is currently vacant due to medical leave. The Parks Department requires a full time Parks Equipment Operator 1 to perform semi-skilled work in the operation and minor servicing of a variety of parks vehicles and equipment. Specific assignments are received from a superior, who evaluates the work in terms of safe and efficient equipment operation. Responsibilities: * Operates light trucks, up to single axle, used for handling materials, equipment and workers; * Operates light rollers for road or construction work; * Operates light trucks equipped with garbage pickup equipment, and performs related garbage pickup duties; * Operates professional power mowers in parks, boulevards or cemeteries; * Operates mobile or stationary power equipment in the maintenance and construction tasks such as brushcutting, cleaning sidewalks, drilling or breaking rock, asphalt, concrete or other material; * Operates air compressors, concrete mixers, small vibrator-packers, or similar light equipment; * Operates light tractors equipped with loader or blade; * Services and carries out maintenance tasks on any of the equipment. Qualifications: * Some experience in the operation of equipment in the performance of a variety of construction and maintenance tasks; * Valid Class 5 B.C. Drivers license. Rate of Pay: $27.13 per hour Hours: 40 hrs/week. Some seasonal variations may occur. Please submit applications no later than 4pm, Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 to : Job Application Drop Box, Recreation Oak Bay, 1975 Bee Street. Victoria, BC, V8R 5E6, or by email. Subject line in email should read: 2019-80 - Parks Equipment Operator I Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.