garbage truck driver

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Operate various vehicles and equipment
• Report any malfunctions to supervisor

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• AZ class license
• DZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Truck or Equipment Experience

• Garbage truck
• Snow transportation truck

Security and Safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

• Driver's abstract
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes