General Labourer​/Light Equipment Operator

GENERAL LABOURER / LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The General Labourer / Light Equipment Operator supports the Public Works Department by providing a high level of service to the community through diverse maintenance, repair, and construction activities.

• Support day‑to‑day operations across the Public Works Department, including:
• Public Works Yard & Shop
• Waste Water Distribution
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Water Distribution / Seasonal Irrigation
• Fleet Maintenance
• Solid Waste Management
• Landscaping (Community/CLC)
• TteS Asset Management Programs
• TteS Facilities
• Construction Crews
• Dam Operations
• Community Events / Funerals
• St Joseph Church & Graveyard
• Emergency Response & Recovery
• Perform road, park, sporting field, trail, green space, playground, urban forestry, cemetery, and lawn maintenance (20%).
• Operate power mowers, tractors, power trimmers, sod cutters.
• Operate small lawn tractors, rototillers, landscaping tools.
• Maintain roads, boulevards, signs, weeds.
• Mow grass, rake, fertilize, water lawns, prune shrubs and trees.
• C​lean grounds, pick up garbage.
• Assist with water line maintenance, irrigation repairs, and sprinkler installations.
• Clean sprinkler valves, winterize irrigation systems.
• Assist with equipment operation and maintenance.
• Drive a half‑ton pickup truck as needed.
• Operate light and medium duty vehicles and equipment.
• Load/unload materials and supplies.
• Assist in light mechanical repairs.
• Support water distribution & wastewater collection systems, including inspection and repair of water mains, metering, hydrants, and control valves.
• Operate seasonal irrigation systems and ARDA Raw Water System.
• Assist St Joseph Church & Graveyard caretaker with maintenance and cemetery upkeep.
• Perform snow removal duties (operations, shovels, plowing, sanding).
• Assist skilled workers and perform backfill public works tasks.
• Other duties as needed (10%).

• Tractor, skid steer, plate tamper, jumping jack, roller packer, snowplow.
• Power mowers, tractors, power trimmers, sod cutters.
• Small lawn tractors, rototillers, landscaping tools, cleaning equipment.

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence;
  Class 1 with Air Brakes Endorsement an asset.
• WCB Work Safe Training preferred.
• Valid Standard First Aid ticket, Level 1 preferred.
• WHIMIS Training / Certificate preferred.

• Municipal operations, construction, or maintenance work experience.
• Knowledge of roads, water & wastewater utilities.
• Ability to read construction plans, specifications, drawings.
• Knowledge of parks, grounds maintenance, sprinkler system installation.

• Good communication.
• Works well under direction and minimal supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Self‑motivated and reliable.
• Courteous and tactful with coworkers and public.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong ethics and confidentiality.
• Cross‑cultural working ability.
• Good physical condition; can lift up to 50 lb.

Normal day shift: 7 hours. Non‑normal shifts may be required.

Pay: $22.59 – $33.22 per hour, depending on education and experience.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, TteS practices preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self‑identify.

The job posting deadline is July 23rd, 2026 at 2:00 pm.

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