hydrovac truck operator

Government of Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Truck Operator in Winnipeg, Canada. The role involves coaching colleagues, overseeing vehicle conditions, and performing inspections and emergency repairs. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and Air Brake endorsement. Experience with vehicle maintenance is preferred. The position is on-site with salary and benefits reflective of the responsibilities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement required.
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D) required.
• Experience in handling vehicle inspections and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques.
• Oversee vehicle condition and perform inspections.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• Record cargo information and monitor fuel consumption.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Efficiency in interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Cellular phone

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques
• Professionalism in customer service
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre‑trip, en route and post‑trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Experience and specialization

• Accident or incident reports
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• Inspection report (pre‑trip, en‑route, post‑trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Hydrovac

Additional information

• Basic security clearance
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Steel‑toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities