Posted Feb 12, 2026Equipment Operator
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Business: City of Merritt
Email: info@merritt.ca
Phone: 2503784224
Address: 2185 Voght St, Merritt, BC
Website: jobs.smartrecruiters.com
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City of Merritt
Looking for a Full Time Equipment Operator for a 4 month term
$36.79 per hour
Qualifications
- Mechanical aptitude and a minimum of 2 years experience in the operation of large mobile equipment and large commercial vehicles (standard and automatic) such as garbage trucks, dump trucks, snowplows, in all weather conditions, servicing and routine maintenance of similar equipment and machines engaged in work in municipal settings. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- A valid BC Driver’s Licence (Class 3) with air brake endorsement or equivalent and a satisfactory driving record.
- A minimum of six months' previous experience operating large mobile equipment (tandem), servicing and maintenance of similar equipment, and machines engaged in work in municipal street settings.
- Ability to work safely, in compliance with safety standards and follow safe work procedures.
- Customer-service orientation.
- Ability to communicate effectively (speaking, listening, writing etc).
- Ability to work independently and within a team, execute tasks safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate good judgement.
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
For new hires and those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, employment is conditional on a satisfactory police information check.
For more information and how to apply please visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityOfMerritt1
