Operations Worker II - Street Cleaning (Sanitation Services)

Requisition ID: 43746 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function
Engineering Services contributes to the overall City purpose by providing many services and public works facilities. These ranges from such fundamental services as water supply, sewerage, drainage, refuse removal, street access, and lighting, to regulatory functions such as traffic control, parking enforcement, transportation planning, and preservation of utility and communication corridors.
 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Street Cleaning Operations in the Sanitation Services Branch keeps our City streets, laneways and parks clean. The Operations Worker II drives City vehicles and performs manual labour in the collection of litter, debris and abandoned waste.
Successful applicants' availability must meet Branch expectations in order to continue employment with the Branch. Functional and/or physical assessments related to the bona fide position requirements may be required.

This position is for Afternoon Shift only. Afternoon Shift works four afternoons per week, including weekends. Afternoon Shift operates on a compressed work week that includes a 10-hour shift (10:00am – 8:30pm) scheduled over a 7-day work week. The successful candidates may be required to adjust shifts (Day, Afternoon or Night) as operationally required and in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The following shifts are currently available and others may be offered according to operational needs:

• Thursday through Sunday, 10:00am-8:30pm
• Friday through Monday, 10:00am-8:30pm
• Saturday through Tuesday, 10:00am-8:30pm

Specific Duties

• 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 Requestsfrom 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.

Qualifications

Education 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.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher with Air Brakes and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record is required
• Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail
• Candidates must attach the following to be considered:
  • Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • Insurance and Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to 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

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 N/Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: June 2025 

Position End Date: October 2025 
Number of Positions Available: 8

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-310: $34.22 per hour

Application Close: May 15, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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