Street Cleaning Operator

Role overview

The City of Victoria, BC is hiring a Street Cleaning Operator to handle the cleaning of streets, sidewalks, bus shelters, and related public areas, along with the collection and disposal of refuse. This is a continuous full-time role within Engineering & Public Works.

Role details

Competition Number: 26/118
Posting Scope: Internal / External
Posted Date: June 11, 2026
Closing Date: June 18, 2026, 4:30 PM PST
Department: Engineering & Public Works
Work schedule: Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week, continuous schedule
Job Code: 645
Employee Group: CUPE Local 50
Pay Grade: 5

Duties and responsibilities

You will operate street cleaning vehicles and related equipment to support municipal cleanliness and public safety, and you will also perform route-based refuse collection and equipment upkeep.

• Use sidewalk sweepers, street sweepers, trucks, and similar equipment to clean streets, sidewalks, and bus shelters.
• Run a crane to empty litter containers, and operate refuse packers on assigned routes to collect and dispose of waste.
• Shovel and load debris from sweepers as needed.
• Use hand and power tools such as pressure washers, backpack blowers, brooms, and rakes to clean public surfaces.
• Remove graffiti using appropriate cleaners and chemicals.
• Take out and replace damaged concrete litter tubs.
• Clear snow and ice by shovelling or applying ice-melting chemicals when required.
• Carry out basic maintenance tasks, including washing equipment and vehicles inside and out.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip checks by reviewing fluid levels, belts, hoses, lights, and other standard items.
• Report vehicle damage and repair needs to the supervisor and mechanic shop.
• Check first aid and safety equipment and complete daily equipment logs and timesheets.
• Respond to urgent or unplanned calls such as gravel, cement, or oil spills.
• Collect dead animals from roads or beaches when required.
• Assist with traffic control as needed.
• Report damage to City property, including potholes, broken castings, sign posts, and meter posts, as well as graffiti.
• Keep an accurate record of all swept areas on the master street map.
• Carry out other related work when qualified.

Working conditions

This position involves a mix of physical, mental, and environmental demands.

• Frequent lifting and moving of heavy materials and equipment.
• Regular work in awkward seated positions while operating equipment.
• Frequent time spent confined within a vehicle cab.
• Short bursts of high concentration while operating equipment and manoeuvring vehicles.
• Normal visual and auditory demands.
• Frequent outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to potentially abusive individuals.
• Occasional work near moving traffic.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant odours, dust, noise, waste products, and potentially hazardous materials.

Key skills and abilities

• Ability to operate street cleaning machinery, packers, pressure washers, single-axle trucks, and small hand tools.
• Accuracy in completing forms and daily records.
• Skill in building and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Professional and tactful public interaction.
• Safe work practices when handling equipment and vehicles.

Qualifications

Applicants should have Grade 10 education, a current and valid BC Class 5 driver's licence, and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

Other information

The selected candidate may be asked to act in a more senior role from time to time. Applications are accepted only through the City of Victoria online careers portal, and all submissions must be completed by 4:30 PM on the closing date. Candidates should be ready to provide proof of the qualifications listed in their resume. The City of Victoria is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and encourages applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing barriers. Accommodation is available on request during the recruitment process. If assistance is needed, contact careers@victoria.ca.