Truck Driver III Full-time Job

At the City of Edmonton - City Operations, we strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone’s contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development. 

As a Truck Driver III in Pavement Operations during the summer season and in district for winter season, 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, sweeper, flusher and walk plow, safely and efficiently, following truck routes as required
• Deliver people, materials, equipment and parts to field crews 
• Haul, load, and move equipment and materials, including asphalt, between work sites 
• Conduct daily maintenance on equipment, such as cleaning and/or greasing according to manufacturer or City maintenance schedules 
• General labor 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 
• Perform all work in accordance with the Branch's Occupational Health and Safety Program and Enviso Environmental Program - ISO 14001 
• Operate a tandem or single-axle sand/plow while engaged in snow and ice control 
• Load and unload materials 
• Perform routine maintenance duties, such as cleaning the truck box and worksite, and performing routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment 
• Be aware of obstacles adjacent to the road to avoid damage to Public Property when operating plow, including snow off the wing
• Inform the lead hand of any on-the-road issues with equipment or observed accident or property damage 
• Complete simple paperwork and reports such as but not limited to: defect slips, time cards, manifest logs, safety and damage reports, spills 
• General labour including brushing, manual sidewalk cleaning, sanding, snow shoveling, pothole repairs, manually spread sand on icy areas and other snow and ice-related duties

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 8 
• 1 year of experience operating the vehicles assigned to this position in Paving Operations 
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions, including taking direction from others 
• Ability to work independently under minimal or no supervision 
• Must be physically capable of performing 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
• 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
• 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
• Applicants may be tested 

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 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week; rotating shifts to provide 24-hour coverage, 7 days per week. Weekend, evening, night and overtime work may be required during peak operational periods. 

Salary Range: $32.036 (Hourly) 

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM / RA

Classification Title: Truck Driver III
Closing Date: May 31, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Traffic Shop (Northeast Yard), 13003 - 56 St Edmonton T5H 2C2

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.