Parks Equipment Operator 2

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Do you enjoy contributing and providing a service to the community? Are you looking to build on your knowledge and skill set? And be able to bring a strong contribution to our dedicated Cemetery Park Maintenance Team? This unique opportunity may appeal to you!

Our Cemetery Services team is looking for a Parks Equipment Operator 2 to join our team. This fulltime, year-round, advanced Parks Equipment Operator 2 position is looking for someone not only to driving, operating, transporting and light servicing of all equipment operated by the Surrey Parks Division. Also, looking for someone with a strong attention to detail  and excellent Communication skills to provide exceptional service to our community.

Often working in difficult and sensitive circumstances delivering the needs of the City Cemetery team. The Parks Equipment Operator 2 will be a team player and team leader, when needed, have an effective communication skill set, and deliver interment needs in the City’s three municipal cemeteries.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union – CUPE Local 402 – Regular Full-Time

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Park Facility Operations Manager, Parks Equipment Operator 2 is an advanced equipment operation position within the Surrey Parks Division.

As a Parks Equipment Operator 2, you will be responsible for driving, operating, transporting and light servicing of all equipment operated by the Surrey Parks Division and you will also perform manual construction, maintenance, and cemetery tasks.

Some typical duties would include: verifying site location, identifying, marking and layout of interment site, excavation of graves utilizing an excavator, rigging and placement and removal of the shoring device, placement and removal of concrete and poly grave liners utilizing a truck mounted crane, transporting of equipment, movement of soil utilizing a backhoe or tractor, liaising with the funeral director and public, operating a lowering device as well as the use a variety of hand and power tools. Equipment Operator 2 will need to be proficient with a computer and able to keep accurate records, drive a city vehicle to and from job sites and interact and deal with inquiries from the public. Ensuring safe work procedures are adhered to.

The successful applicant will:

• Operate machinery with complete efficiency and safety including, but not limited to tractors, backhoes, excavators, two-ton trucks and truck mounted lifting cranes along with all related attachments. ensure all applicable City and Provincial procedures and regulations are adhered to.
• Train and instruct staff in the proficient and safe operation of a variety of machines and attachments.
• Supports team members in performing their duties, which may include interment ground crew, and assisting with ground maintenance
• Superior public relations and interpersonal skills
• Interacting with clients in a professional, formal manner where the focus is on completing the task pleasantly and correctly.
• Communicate directly with the grieving family members to establish their preferences and meet with the public to provide information & assistance relating to interments, available cemetery space and cemetery rules and regulations.
• Plan, schedule and carry-out all work necessary to provide the key components of cemetery service including interments, disinterment, set up and take down, landscaping and memorial installations on a day-to-day basis.
• Good physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform heavy manual work outside in the presence of all types of weather conditions.
• Demonstrate good computer skills in Microsoft Office and computer programs Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Perform other cemetery-related work, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Completion of grade 12.

·        Driving and operating experience on a tractor backhoe or similar equipment. (certification or schooling is an asset)

·        Parks maintenance, construction or cemetery related experience.

·        Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License required with a safe driving record.

o   Heavy duty endorsement and/or Class 3 BC Driver’s License would be an asset.

·        Minium current Occupational First Aid level 1 is an asset.

·        Occasional Weekend Availability is an asset.

Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Other Information

Pay Grade: Schedule C

Hourly Rate: $ 35.95

Please upload all certifications/licenses along with a recent driver’s abstract from ICBC to be considered for this application.

APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers to Job ID 6275.