Summary Maintenance Equipment Operator - Public Works near Vancouver (BC)
Find key facts and figures about working as a maintenance equipment operator - public works. The following information is applicable to all Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 7522).
Description
Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers operate vehicles and equipment to maintain streets, highways and sewer systems and operate trucks to collect garbage and recyclable materials. This unit group also includes workers who clear vegetation close to power lines, workers who inspect the condition of utility poles and workers who locate underground utility lines and pipes. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal public works departments, private contractors under contract with government public works departments and private companies involved in the collection of refuse and recyclable materials.
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Requirements
High school or specific training
High school diploma or occupation-specific training usually required
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Wages
$28.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Fair
The job prospects are fair in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
4 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Skills
- Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment
- Operate various vehicles and equipment
- Report any malfunctions to supervisor
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