Public Works Operator IV (Regular)

External Closing Date

Minimum Weekly Hours

Duties Include

• Operates all public works equipment and vehicles (as defined below) in compliance with municipal and provincial bylaws and regulations for the purpose of road, utility, and parks construction and maintenance, and snow and ice control.
• Performs manual tasks in support of road, utility, and parks construction and maintenance, and snow and ice control.
• Equipment used includes, but is not limited to the following: hand tools, power tools, jackhammers, shovels, rakes, compressors, hammers, tampers, rollers, loader, mower, skid steer, two and three axle trucks, backhoe, grader and excavator.
• Performs daily maintenance checks on all equipment operated to ensure adequate fluid levels are maintained and equipment is properly greased. Reports on prescribed forms any malfunctions and/or repair requirements and fills in pre-trip inspection forms.
• Washes and greases equipment as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.
• May be required to fill in for Public Works Foreman.

Required Education and Experience