Operations Worker II - Street Cleaning - City of Vancouver, Vancouver

The Opportunity

Join the City of Vancouver, an employer consistently recognized among Canada's Top 100 Employers and Canada's Greenest Employers. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to essential public services within the Engineering Services department, specifically in the Street Cleaning Operations of the Sanitation Services Branch. As an Operations Worker II, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of Vancouver's streets, laneways, and parks, directly impacting the quality of life for all residents.

Working at the City of Vancouver offers a rewarding career path within the public service, where you uphold ethical governance and address citizen needs with integrity. This temporary full-time position is crucial for ensuring impartial and equitable access to key municipal services, contributing to Vancouver's commitment to sustainability and outstanding quality of life.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking dedicated individuals with a strong work ethic and a commitment to public service. Successful candidates will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Up to completion of high school.
• Labouring and semi-skilled experience with small hand tools.
• Driving experience and knowledge of the City of Vancouver roadways.
• Experience operating small pick-up trucks, mid to large size trucks, sweepers, flushers, garbage trucks and/or experience operating a Class 3 vehicle or higher preferred.

To be considered for this role, candidates must attach specific ICBC documents and satisfy the City’s driving requirements. The selection process will involve screening based on your application, resume, ICBC documents, and potentially an interview and supervisor assessment.

• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14 days of this posting.
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14 days of this posting.
• If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As an Operations Worker II in Street Cleaning, you will be part of a night shift team, working a compressed work week of four 10-hour shifts (8:30pm – 7:00am) including weekends. Your day will involve driving City vehicles and performing manual labour to ensure the cleanliness of Vancouver. Specific duties include:

• Perform manual cleaning with a rake, shovel, and leaf blower on assigned maps/beats.
• Tip/empty litter receptacles on streets and in parks on assigned maps/beats.
• Clear lanes of abandoned debris on assigned maps/beats.
• Special events preparation and clean up across the city as assigned.
• Drivers will dump waste material at the Vancouver Transfer Station or designated compactors, or dump zones as needed/directed.
• Respond to weather specific events that cause risk to public safety or assets in the event of such things as flooding, snow, ice, and storms.
• Document completed work such as pre/post trip vehicle inspections in compliance with Branch policies.
• Accurately record the results of investigations or work completed in the field in response to Service Requests from 311.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and vehicles.
• Proper use and storage of equipment and tools.
• Qualified and trained employees are eligible to operate rear-load Garbage Trucks, Sweepers, and Flusher equipment at the higher rate specific to the work for the job classification.
• Other duties as assigned.

The following shifts are currently available, with others potentially offered based on operational needs: Thursday through Sunday, Friday through Monday, or Saturday through Tuesday, all from 8:30pm to 7:00am the following day. Your availability must meet Branch expectations to continue employment.

Compensation and Perks

This temporary full-time position offers a competitive wage of $35.25 per hour, corresponding to Pay Grade GR-310. Joining the City of Vancouver means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to reconciliation, equity, and outstanding quality of life for all residents. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.