Description
Equipment Operator II
Regular Full-Time ($32.44/hour – 2024 Rates) Pay Grade 3
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the ləkʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters.
The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small town. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with miles of spectacular West Coast shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
The scenic streets of Oak Bay don't stay that way by accident! As an Equipment Operator II, you could be a key part of that effort. This role involves taking ownership of our community's beauty and cleanliness. You’ll be behind the wheel of a street sweeper, navigating the urban landscape, ensuring our roads are clean and safe for the use of all. If you take pride in preserving Oak Bay’s picturesque environment and are ready for a role that offers a tangible, positive impact on the community every single day, this job is for you.
The Equipment Operator II position encompasses a variety of work which includes the operation and basic daily maintenance of heavy equipment. The primary role of this Operator is to operate a street sweeper and clean catch basins. This role may also perform leaf pick-up, operate a tandem or single axle truck, collect and load garbage, transport materials to the landfill, transfer station or processing facility. Additionally, the Equipment Operator II assists with event set up as needed.
Our ideal candidate has some high school education, one year of related experience and a BC Class 3 Driver’s License with an air brake endorsement. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events and work-life balance. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on September 2, 2025, with a resume and cover letter to:
oakbayjobs@oakbay.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.