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Equipment Operator
Job Summary
Qualifications
- The position involves prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and operating heavy equipment. Candidates should be physically fit and able to perform manual labor associated with the role.
- A valid Class 3 Driver's License with air brake endorsement
- Experience with routine maintenance operations.
- Understands basic electrical and mechanical processes and recognizes problems related to the operation of the equipment.
- Certification or training in heavy equipment operation.
Description/Duties
The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for two permanent full-time Equipment Operators performing tasks to assist the Public Works department.
The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining various types of heavy equipment used in municipal public works projects and maintenance of municipal infrastructure. This includes but is not limited to the operation of snowplows, loaders, backhoes, graders, and other machinery to support the maintenance and construction of roads, parks, and other public infrastructure.
About The City of Dawson Creek
Welcome to the Capital of the Peace.
Located in sunny Northeast British Columbia, Dawson Creek BC has an amazing quality of life with something for everyone. For the arts and culture enthusiasts there is the iconic Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts and the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. The South Peace Community Multiplex houses three incredible facilities: The Ovintiv Events Centre which has hosted a multitude of world-class events ranging from the Under 17 World Hockey Challenge to big name shows such as KISS, Russell Peters and Luke Bryan; the Lakota Agri-plex, an impressive equestrian centre; and the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre that has an 8-lane lap pool, a leisure pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and even a climbing wall. There are also two ice arenas, a curling rink, numerous outdoor walking trails and multiple sports fields. And then there are the quadding, snowmobiling, boating, skiing, hiking, fishing and golfing opportunities. Dawson Creek has great public and private schools, a top-notch college, and a local hospital with transportation services for special medical needs.