Truck Driver III

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading city in Canada as a Truck Driver III, responsible for operating and maintaining various trucks and winter equipment. This role involves ensuring operational readiness for the winter season, conducting maintenance, and transporting materials across the city. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 10 education and experience with heavy equipment. The position offers a dynamic work environment with potential overtime during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating assigned equipment or equivalent training.
• Valid Alberta Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and maintain equipment for winter operations.
• Conduct daily maintenance and complete necessary paperwork.
• Transport materials and equipment as required.

Skills

Ability to understand instructions

Ability to work independently

Alignment to Cultural Commitments

Embracing equity and diversity

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Tools

Tandem (D permit)

Sander/Plow

Job description

As a Truck Driver III working with the IFO equipment team, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, transportation and care of tandem/single axle trucks, sweepers, and other associated winter equipment/attachments.

What will you do?

• Operate trucks above a GVWR or 13,000 kg with a trailer less than 4600 kg, such as tandem axle truck, or flusher, in a safe and efficient manner, following truck routes as required
• Primary tasks for this position will be transporting, cleaning and maintaining tandem and single axle units (all aspects) to ready them for the upcoming winter season.
• Deliver people, materials, equipment and/or parts to fleet shops, district yards, etc.
• Haul, load and move equipment and materials, including sander boxes, front/underbody plows and other related equipment
• Conduct daily maintenance on equipment, such as cleaning and/or greasing according to manufacturer or City maintenance schedules
• General labour duties, such as ,flagging, box ON/OFF, equipment washing and other duties as operationally required
• Complete paperwork and reports, such as defect slips, manifest logs, and safety and damage reports
• Conduct work in a manner that complies with the requirements set out in the City's Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Participate in the calibration process for winter tandem/single axle sander units

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10
• Experience in the operation of equipment assigned to the position or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• City of Edmonton trained and passed on Tandem (D permit trained)
• City of Edmonton trained and passed on Sander/Plow
• Trucks above a GVWR or 13000kg with a trailer less than 4600kg

Skills required for success:

• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions, including taking direction from others
• Ability to work independently under minimal or no supervision
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment (including medical monitoring and being clean-shaven for proper equipment fit) is a requirement for this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
• Valid Alberta Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's Permit is a requirement of this position

Work Environment:

• Overtime work may be required during peak operational periods
• Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform the duties assigned to the class, specifically in the presence of various weather and environmental conditions such as dust and noise
• 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

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 2 temporary full-time positions for up to 6 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $32.036 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AW/JR

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Classification Title: Truck Driver III
Posting Date: May 12, 2025
Closing Date: May 19, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Various Districts Edmonton (City Wide)