Truck Driver - One Person Multi-Function Operator - Rayside

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Truck Driver to operate multi-function vehicles in the Greater Sudbury area. This role involves essential duties such as safely operating trucks for road maintenance, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in truck operation, mechanical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This is a limited position with a competitive hourly wage, offering opportunities for growth within the organization. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and contribute to the community's infrastructure, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience driving a truck with attachments.
• Must possess a valid class 'DZ' driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks for construction and maintenance work.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.

Skills

Truck Operation

Mechanical Knowledge

Safety Compliance

English Communication

Education

Secondary School Education (Grade XII)

Tools

Salt/Sand Spreader Unit

Plow Equipment

Vehicle Log Book

Job description

Truck Driver - One Person Multi-Function Operator - Rayside

Section: Roads Operations
Division: Linear Infrastructure Services
Department: Growth and Infrastructure
Initial Reporting Location: Rayside Depot

Job Status: Limited Position
Estimated Probable Duration: until May 2, 2025
Number of Vacancies: 1
Affiliation: Outside Unit
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes, shift work may be required
Rate of Pay: $31.06 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

Characteristic Duties: Under the supervision of a Foreperson:

1. Operate heavy or light trucks with related attachments on construction and maintenance work.
2. Sand, salt and plow roadways, lanes, parking lots, and other designated areas using a salt/sand spreader unit equipped with front mounted plow and side wing.
3. Transport personnel, materials, merchandise and equipment.
4. Load and unload trucks by hand or mechanical devices with assistance as required.
5. Install and remove related attachments to trucks with assistance as required.
6. Perform daily vehicle inspection, routine cleaning, and servicing (e.g. topping up lubricants, fluids, coolants, fuel and air) and report defects.
7. Enter appropriate information in Vehicle Log Book.
8. Oversee up to two workers in the performance of routine duties.
9. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
10. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Minimum two (2) years experience driving a truck.
• Proven ability to safely and efficiently operate heavy or light trucks with standard attachments, such as snow plows, snow wings, salt/sand spreader units.
• Shift work and/or change to the normal work week is required.
• Must have a telephone so contact can be made by the Employer concerning Winter call out.
• Possess some mechanical knowledge to avoid damage to the equipment.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturer’s routine maintenance and operation instructions.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid class “DZ” driver’s licence and have an acceptable driving record.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity rate of pay: $29.51 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Click on the Apply for Job button.
• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attach a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
• .doc
• .docx
• .txt
• .pdf
• .rtf
• Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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