Equipment Operator II at Cowichan… · Duncan

General Information

**** Internal posting for USW Members ***

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from staff interested in becoming qualified as an Equipment Operator II in Solid Wate Operations, in the Recycling & Waste Management Division, within the Operations Department.

Reporting to the Manager – Sold Waste Operations, and receiving direction and supervision from the Recycling Attendant V, the Equipment Operator II contributes to the effective operation of CVRD Recycling Facilities by accurately and efficiently operating the excavator, front end loader and yard tractor and performs other related functions of the transfer facility. This position directs commercial haulers in depositing their waste and recyclables in the appropriate area(s), and performs tasks to ensure those materials and the overall facility are well maintained in order to provide a safe and efficient environment.

This posting is to allow interested staff the opportunity to apply to become qualified as an Equipment Operator II.

Qualifications

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent

• Keyboarding and basic office equipment training

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with:

• Working in an industrial workplace including around traffic and heavy industrial equipment

• Operating heavy industrial equipment including:

• • • Minimum 480 hours of excavator operation experience
      • Minimum 480 hours of front-end loader operation experience
      • Minimum 480 hours of skid steer operation experience
      • Minimum 480 hours of Class 3 driving experience

• Experience with data entry and computer systems

• Valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement

• Basic First Aid Level Certificate

• Excavator Operator Safety Training certificate from a qualified instructor – employer provided

• Front End Loader Operator Safety Training certificate from a qualified instructor – employer provided

• Skid Steer Operator Safety Training certificate from a qualified instructor – employer provided

• Traffic Control Persons Training – employer provided

• WHMIS – employer provided

View the full job description listing all the job requirements.

Hours of Work

This qualification posting has no guaranteed hours of work per week, and may work up to 40 hours per week. Shifts are scheduled based on operational need. The successful applicant must be available to work a flexible schedule that includes a variety of days and hours per week.

Salary

This position is unionized (USW Local 1-1937) with wage rates in two steps, $37.31 - $39.94 per hour (2026 rates).

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 pm on the date indicated. If you have not been required to submit one recently, please include a driver’s abstract with your application.

Note

Note that testing may be required during the verification process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications outlined in the job description.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at hr@cvrd.bc.ca to communicate their accommodation needs. Please include the position title and competition number.