Equipment Operator III

Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high-performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 15,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler's vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected and guests are inspired. 

The Roads department of the Infrastructure Services division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Equipment Operator III. Reporting to the Supervisor of Roads, Drainage and Flood Protection, this position offers 76.5 hours bi-weekly starting approximately April 6th, 2026, through to October 30th, 2026. 

The Equipment Operator III's role is to safely operate, service and maintain related heavy equipment and to perform tasks in the maintenance and construction of road projects and stormwater system. The Equipment Operator III will provide the public with a safe and efficient transportation network while helping to minimize flood risk. 

Qualified candidates will have a grade 12 diploma and have 3-5 years of experience operating and servicing heavy equipment including single axle dump truck, loader, backhoe and excavator. Candidates must also have extensive knowledge of the tools, machinery and safe work practices related to road worksites; possess a record of safe and efficient operation of equipment; considerable knowledge of local roadways and boundaries; and have the physical strength and stamina to perform medium to heavy outdoor work in all weather conditions. A valid Traffic Control Person ticket is considered an asset.

The successful candidate is customer service focused and is a strong team player who demonstrates excellent communication skills with proven abilities to effectively solve problems. The successful candidate demonstrates commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace within their team and will create and maintain effective working relationships with others while contributing to a positive teamwork environment. The starting wage for this job position is $37.05 per hour.

As a requirement of the position, the successful candidate must hold a valid class 5 BC driver's license with air endorsement and must provide a satisfactory driver's abstract prior to beginning employment. 

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.