Seasonal Truck Driver
Rocky View County is committed to providing our employees a respectful and stable work environment, work/life balance, and opportunities for professional learning and personal growth. We seek individuals who thrive on challenge and will contribute their positive energy, innovation, and service mindset to making a difference and contributing meaningfully to the vibrant community of 45,000 people who call Rocky View County home.
*This posting will remain open until vacancies are filled.
Position Summary
This position is until September 30, but may be extended through the Winter season.
Hours are: Monday - Friday, 10 hours per day, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (some weekends, as operationally required)
Class 3Q rate $26.50 | Class 1 rate $28.00
Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman, the Truck Driver will competently operate trucks throughout the County to perform seasonal assignments and perform general labour while complying with safe work practices, procedures and legislation at all times.
Core Accountabilities
- Operate and maneuver vehicle in a safe, efficient and effective manner as assigned, to include but not limited to:
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- Hauling and placing various types of bulk materials such as gravel, earth, asphalt, oil and water.
- Driving and operating snow plow and sanding units.
- Operating various hand tools and mobile equipment.
- Perform daily pre- and post-operation equipment checks:
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- Ensuring equipment is in proper operating condition.
- Identifying and reporting equipment deficiencies.
- Logging and reporting mileage and quantities hauled.
- Perform general labour as assigned to include, but not limited to:
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- Culvert installation and steam out of frozen culverts (as necessary).
- Snow fence installation and or removal.
- Road hot- and cold-patching.
- Right-of-way brushing.
- Removal of debris, litter and road kill from ditches and roadsides.
- Identify and report road hazards and road surface deficiencies to the foreman.
- Effectively read and follow local area maps to efficiently navigate within the County.
- Understand and follow the Alberta Highway Traffic Act as it pertains to commercial vehicles.
- Participate in and contribute to safety meetings and job hazard assessment reviews.
- Adhere to Health and Safety Legislation and Rocky View safe work policies and procedures at all times, ensuring the protection and safety of self, co-workers, the public and environment.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Operate standard transmission equipment.
- Physically able to perform demanding tasks including: bending, shoveling, heavy lifting up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds), and operating equipment for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or work as part of a team.
- Demonstrate and execute safe and skillful operation of equipment at all times.
- Foster positive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ensure appropriate utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) required (e.g., CSA footwear).
- Clean current 5 year driver’s abstract (with 2 or less infractions).
- Possess a valid Class 1 or 3Q vehicle operator’s permit.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of basic computer functions (log on, check emails, open and save documents in MS Office Suite) as well as basic keyboarding skills.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $26.50
- Max Hiring Rate $28.00
- Job End Date Saturday, September 30, 2023
- 262075 Rockyview Pt, Balzac, AB T4A 0X2, Canada