Equipment Operator III
Grounds Department
Spread across one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools is the city's biggest employer. Located on Canada's spectacular West Coast and nestled in the southwest corner of Green Timbers Urban Forest, we are just 30 minutes southeast of the city of Vancouver.? Surrey Schools is the largest and fastest growing public school district in BC, and with 140 sites across 316km2, most of our staff are able to work close to home. The Surrey School District team of approximately 10,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.
The Surrey School District’s very busy Grounds department is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator III. Reporting to the Grounds Utility Foreman, the Equipment Operator III is involved in a variety of construction and maintenance tasks such as installing drainage systems, backfilling and loading excavated material, sports field maintenance and grass cutting. Other duties include routine servicing and minor repairs/adjustments to equipment; planning and coordinating work to ensure the safe and efficient performance of equipment and assisting with other work as assigned by the foreman. The successful candidate must be prepared for and enjoy the physical nature of this work in all outdoor weather conditions. Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required to be successful in this role.
Qualifications for this position include:
This is a unionized position that offers a 37.5 hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $25.24, plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation and sick benefits. Typical hours offer a shift of 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday.
Interested and qualified applicants should apply on www.makeafuture.ca/surrey at by 4:00 pm, July 15, 2019. Ensure to upload resume and cover letter, quoting competition #1046-19.
Note: The successful applicant is required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment. Only applicants selected for interviews are contacted, to all others, thank you for your interest.