Truck Driver - One Person Multi-Function Operator (Rayside)

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunity

Job summary

The City of Greater Sudbury is hiring a truck driver in Roads Operations, reporting to the Foreperson, to operate a salt/sand spreader unit with a front mounted plow and wing. The role requires a valid DZ license and two years of truck driving experience, plus the ability to work shift schedules and perform routine vehicle maintenance.

This temporary position runs October 2026 to April 2027, at about 80 hours bi-weekly, with a development opportunity rate if minimum qualifications are not yet

Qualifications

• Secondary school completion (Grade XII) is required.
• Minimum two (2) years experience driving a truck.
• Must have a valid class DZ driver’s licence and a good driving record.
• Satisfactory health and attendance history.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy or light trucks with attachments such as snow plows and salt/sand spreaders.
• Sand, salt and plow roadways, lanes, parking lots and other areas.
• Transport personnel, materials and equipment as needed.
• Load/unload trucks and manage attachments with assistance as required.
• Perform daily vehicle inspection, routine cleaning and servicing.

Skills

Truck operation

Safety awareness

English communication

Vehicle inspection

Education

Grade XII education

Job description

Job Description

Section: Roads Operations

Division: Linear Infrastructure Services

Department: Community Infrastructure

Initial Reporting Location: Rayside

Job Status: Limited Position

Estimated Probable Duration: October 31, 2026 to April 30, 2027

Number of Vacancies: 1

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: Yes

Rate of Pay: $32.95 per hour

Main Function: Perform as a truck driver on a salt/sand spreader with front mounted plow and side wing.

Characteristic: Under the supervision of a Foreperson.

• Operate heavy or light trucks with related attachments on construction and maintenance work.
• 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.
• Transport personnel, materials, merchandise and equipment.
• Load and unload trucks by hand or mechanical devices with assistance as required.
• Install and remove related attachments to trucks with assistance as required.
• Perform daily vehicle inspection, routine cleaning, and servicing (e.g. topping up lubricants, fluids, coolants, fuel and air) and report defects.
• Enter appropriate information in Vehicle Log Book.
• Oversee up to two workers in the performance of routine duties.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years experience driving a truck.

Other Requirements:

• 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: $31.30 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

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