City : Vancouver

Category : Engineering Services

Industry : Government

Employer : City of Vancouver

Requisition ID: 39113 

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function
The Truck Driver II operates a single axle dump truck (4.5 to 7 cubic yard, standard or automatic transmission) and must abide by all driving policies and procedures in accordance with the City of Vancouver, BC Commercial Transport Act, and BC Motor Vehicle Act.

The successful candidate will need to be fit tested for respirators as operationally required. 

The successful candidate must be able to work 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate may be required to adjust shifts as operationally required.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Towing a trailer or compressor under 2600 kg in weight
• Transports Essick roller to and from work yards and worksites as operationally required.
• Operating snow and ice control attachments in adverse weather conditions including but not limited tosnowplow, salt/sand spreader, and salt brine sprayer attachments.
• Supervises the loading and unloading of trucks, and may supervise one or more co-workers engaged inunloading tasks as required.
• Performs daily safety inspections of the vehicle and completes accurate pre/post trips.
• Washes, cleans, services and makes minor repairs to trucks as required.
• Performs other related labouring duties in maintenance and construction activities such as spot salting,shoveling, form setting, hand loading trucks, operating small equipment and related work as required.
• Operates the two-way radio for job related activities using proper, brief and concise radio procedures.
• As a representative of the City, deals with the public in an effective, courteous and respectful manner.
• As a member of the Streets work group, the Truck Driver II must be able to understand and effectively carryout verbal and written instructions in order to direct co-workers in a variety of tasks.
• Keep accurate time cards or written records such as spot salting locations, complaint forms and other dailywork performed.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Grade 8 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
• Minimum of 6 months' (1040 hours) experience as a Truck Driver II (single axle dump truck, 4.5 to 7 cubicyard, standard or automatic transmission) and/or as a Truck Driver III (tandem axle dump truck, 9 to 12 cubic yard, standard or automatic transmission) within the last 3 years, and currently on the Streets Operations Truck Driver II spare list or training and experience in an equivalent classification of vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation and of the precautions to avoid accidents in operatingheavy-duty trucks and auxiliary or attached equipment and demonstrated ability to work safely on the job.
• Knowledge of the method and procedures used in transporting heavy materials and equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to adhere to load securement practices.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to ensure equipment is operating properly, and report mechanical issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills sufficient to perform the posted duties effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy-duty trucks with attached or auxiliary equipment safely and effectively under difficult driving conditions and other skills applicable to the job.
• Demonstrated ability to learn the requirements of the job in a reasonable amount of time.
• Demonstrated ability to assist crew(s) with all work functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to create and maintain a functional team
• and cooperative environment among staff and the public.
• Demonstrated satisfactory work habits over the last three years.

Driver’s License and Record Checks

* A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with Air Brakes or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record

• 5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year
• 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year
• Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail

* Candidates must attach the following to be considered:

• Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)

As part of our recruitment process to determine the successful candidate, you will be screened and ranked based on the following:

• Job Application
• Resume
• ICBC Documents
• Attendance Report

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 N/Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: November 2023

Number of Positions: 9 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-330: $32.33 per hour

Application Close: September 14, 2023

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

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