Equipment Operator 3

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Equipment Operator 3 for our Monday to Friday operations in Public Works. As an Equipment Operator 3 you will be performing skilled work involving mechanical street sweeping and other public works related work. In this position, you will have a variety of daily tasks such as street sweeping, snow plowing and operating single & tandem axle dump trucks. You may also be called upon to perform routine repairs involving the maintenance and repair of asphalt roadways & pathways, maintenance of boulevards & pedestrian passages, vegetation & debris clearing, and assisting in concrete finishing tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have considerable related work experience in Road operations
• Have completed relevant post-secondary courses in Public Works
• Possess sound knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in road infrastructure maintenance
• You will also have the ability to recognize and apply safe work procedures
• We will require you to have a valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with air brake endorsement by the end of the probation / trial period. All applicants are required to upload a current driver’s abstract to your application.
• Preference will be given to candidates with municipal or roadway construction experience.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer :

This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $37.15 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca / edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.