Description
Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards, is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.
The Surrey School District’s very busy Grounds department is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator III. Reporting to the Grounds Utility Foreman, the Equipment Operator III is involved in a variety of construction and maintenance tasks such as installing drainage systems, backfilling and loading excavated material, sports field maintenance and grass cutting. Other duties include routine servicing and minor repairs/adjustments to equipment; planning and coordinating work to ensure the safe and efficient performance of equipment and assisting with other work as assigned by the foreman. The successful candidate must be prepared for and enjoy the physical nature of this work in all outdoor weather conditions. Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required to be successful in this role.
Qualifications for this position include:
Valid Class 1 B.C. Driver's License with air endorsement;
Minimum 2 years recent related practical experience in the operation of heavy-duty equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Mechanical knowledge and skill in the operation and servicing of equipment to be operated
This is a unionized position that offers an hourly wage rate of $30.30 per hour plus a liberal benefit package including pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits. Typical hours offer a shift of 7am-3pm, Monday to Friday.
Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is July 5, 2024 at 4:00pm.
Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
