The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications for casual Equipment Operator II opportunities in the Recycling & Waste Management Division within the Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager – Sold Waste Operations, and receiving direction and supervision from the Recycling Attendant V, the Equipment Operator II contributes to the effective operation of CVRD Recycling Facilities by accurately and efficiently operating the excavator, front end loader and yard tractor and performs other related functions of the transfer facility. This position directs commercial haulers in depositing their waste and recyclables in the appropriate area(s), and performs tasks to ensure those materials and the overall facility are well maintained in order to provide a safe and efficient environment.

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent
• Keyboarding and basic office equipment training
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with:

1. 1. Working in an industrial workplace including around traffic and heavy industrial equipment
   2. Operating heavy industrial equipment including:

• • • Minimum 480 hours of excavator operation experience
    • Minimum 480 hours of front-end loader operation experience
    • Minimum 480 hours of skid steer operation experience
    • Minimum 480 hours of Class 3 driving experience

• Experience with data entry and computer systems
• Valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
• Basic First Aid Level Certificate
• Excavator Operator Safety Training certificate from a qualified instructor – employer provided
• Front End Loader Operator Safety Training certificate from a qualified instructor – employer provided
• Skid Steer Operator Safety Training certificate from a qualified instructor – employer provided
• Traffic Control Persons Training – employer provided
• WHMIS – employer provided

View the full job description listing all the job requirements.

This casual opportunity has no guaranteed hours of work per week, and may work up to 40 hours per week. Shifts are scheduled based on operational need. The successful applicant must be available to work a flexible schedule that includes a variety of days and hours per week.

This position is unionized (USW Local 1-1937) with a  Step 1 wage rate of $37.31 per hour and a Step 2 wage rate of $39.94 per hour (2026 wage rates), plus an additional 14.5% pay in lieu of vacation, benefits and stat holidays.

Please apply by 4:30 pm on the date indicated. Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current satisfactory driver’s abstract and criminal record check.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at hr@cvrd.bc.ca to communicate their accommodation needs.