Truck Driver III Full-time Job

Looking for a great place to work? A place where our culture means safety, respect, quality and excellence and putting our customer’s interests ahead of our own? Then think City of Edmonton - City Operations. 

As a Truck Driver III in the Spring and Summer Night Sweeping program, you will be responsible for the operation of a truck and auxiliary equipment rated with an Alberta Government licensed gross weight in excess of 13,000 kg. 

Tasks may include: 

• Operate trucks above a GVWR or 13,000 kg with a trailer less than 4600 kg, such as tandem axle truck, or flusher, in a safe and efficient manner, following truck routes as required 
• Primary task for this position will be hauling sweepings for the summer night sweepers 
• Deliver people, materials, equipment and/or parts to field crews 
• Haul, load and move equipment and materials, including sweeping, crash attenuator, etc, between sites 
• Conduct daily maintenance on equipment, such as cleaning and/or greasing according to manufacturer or City maintenance schedules
• General labour duties, such as manual sidewalk cleaning, pothole and asphalt repairs, flagging and other duties as operationally required 
• Complete paperwork and reports, such as defect slips, manifest logs, and safety and damage reports
• Conduct work in a manner that complies with the requirements set out in the City's Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 
• Experience in the operation of equipment assigned to the position or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Trucks above a GVWR or 13000kg with a trailer less than 4600kg 
• Tandem or single axle truck engaged in street sweeping and hauling of material 
• Ability to work nights (this position is solely night work for the duration of the positions term)
• Weekend work is a requirement (this is not a Mon-Fri position) 
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions, including taking direction from others 
• Ability to work independently under minimal or no supervision 
• Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform the duties assigned to the class, specifically in the presence of various weather and environmental conditions such as dust and noise 
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
• Ability to work at various locations around the City, including areas that may not be reachable by public transit and satellite locations from trailers that will move throughout the season 
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment (including medical monitoring and being clean-shaven for proper equipment fit) is a requirement for this position 
• Valid Alberta Class 3 Driver's Licence with Air Brake Endorsement (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's Permit is a requirement of this position 
• Embrace the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, and foster an environment that encourages others to do the same 
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected]

Up to 5 temporary full-time position for up to 8 months

Hours of Work:  40 hours per week - Straight Nights; weekend work is a requirement. Overtime work may be required during peak operational periods.

Salary Range: $32.036 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AW/SG

Classification Title: Truck Driver III
Closing Date: Mar 27, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 5 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Various Districts Edmonton (City Wide)

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.