TDL UTILITIES

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook is seeking a Truck Driver/Labourer-Utilities to operate municipal works equipment and perform labour duties for storm sewer, road, snow/ice, and sidewalk maintenance. The role may include Parks and Roads duties as required.

Requirements include a Grade 12 Diploma or GED, valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement, and 3 years of municipal works experience. This is a 40-hour week, term position with an hourly rate of $36.92.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement.
• 3 years Municipal Works experience or equivalent.
• Ability to operate municipal works equipment.
• Basic knowledge of computers and general office equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated tact, courtesy and diplomacy when dealing with the public, other agencies and staff.
• High initiative and sound judgement.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• WorkSafeBC knowledge or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Municipal Works equipment as required.
• Carry out storm sewer maintenance, road maintenance, snow/ice control, and sidewalk maintenance.
• Perform duties within Parks and Roads as assigned.
• Respond to emergencies and disasters per Collective Agreement.

Skills

Operate equipment

Public interaction

Follow instructions

Initiative

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or GED

Tools

Computers

Office equipment

Job description

Reporting to the Utilities Lead Hand, the Truck Driver/Labourer-Utilities operates Municipal Works equipment and performs labourer duties to carry out storm sewer maintenance, road maintenance, snow/ice control, and sidewalk maintenance. As required, the position performs duties as assigned within Parks and Roads.

POSTING TYPE: External
POSITION TYPE: Term, 3 months or until return of incumbent
HOURS OF WORK : 40-hour work week, as per schedule
HOURLY RATE $36.92 per hour, Pay Grade 4 - Schedule “B” Outside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Valid Class three (3) BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years’ Municipal Works experience or work experience of a similar nature in private industry, including:
  • Sewer/Watermain Installation/Replacement
  • Road Maintenance/Asphalt Repair
  • Lawn Maintenance/Irrigation Installation

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Ability to operate municipal works equipment.
• Basic knowledge of computers and general office equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy in dealing with members of the public, other agencies and staff.
• High degree of initiative and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all of the duties outlined in a safe manner following established City policies and procedures; WorkSafeBC.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Available and willing to work various schedules, weekends, holidays, day, evening, and night shifts as outlined in the Collective Agreement

• Respond to emergency callouts and undertake responsibilities specific to Disaster