Equipment Operator

at  Town of Smithers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years operating experience with the following equipment:
• Backhoe
• Sanders
• Vacuum truck
• Dump truck
• Loader
• Water tank
• Street sweeper
• Snowplows
• Sidewalk plow
• Familiarity with chainsaws and other power tools
• Valid BC Drivers License Class 3 with Air
• Highschool Graduation
• Level 1 First Aid

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

The Town of Smithers offers a comprehensive benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, Medical Travel Plan, and 15 days of paid vacation for the first year worked.
Further information, including a complete job description, is available on the Town of Smithers website: www.smithers.ca.
If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, please submit your cover letter, resume and three professional references, quoting Competition #25-02 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Human Resources
Confidential: Competition #25-02
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Or: careers@smithers.ca
The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

JOB DESCRIPTION - EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 year

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Equipment Operator operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools in a safe and efficient manner. They are also responsible for various maintenance and minor repair functions.