*This is an Employees-Only competition: You must be a current employee of the District of Saanich to be considered.
The District of Saanich employs more than 1500 members in nine departments and 11 locations in Saanich. More than 124,000 people live here giving us the largest population on the island. We offer competitive wages, benefits/pension, and a robust learning & development program. Our culture holds true to our motto "Populo Serviendo" - this is latin for "Serving the People".
The Engineering Department is seeking a Tandem Operator to join the Public Works team. The successful candidate will perform work that includes the safe operation and regular maintenance of tandem axle dump trucks and occasionally single axle dump trucks.
Requirements include: Grade 12 or equivalent; one year experience and on-the-job training in a public works environment; Spill Responder training; Forklift Operator’s Certification; Front End Loader/Backhoe Operator’s Certification; Snow and Ice Control Certification; possession of a valid Class 3 BC Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement and annual renewal of Driver’s Abstract. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (40 hours per week). As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Only those under consideration will be contacted.