Truck Driver - Road Maintenance

City of Victoria BC; Victoria; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Victoria is seeking a Truck Driver for Road Maintenance to join the Roads and Bridges team. This outdoor role involves operating a crane-equipped truck, performing road maintenance tasks, and ensuring community safety. Ideal candidates will have road maintenance experience and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of road maintenance experience or equivalent education.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with air brake and overweight trailer endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a crane-equipped service truck for transporting materials.
• Conduct road inspections and assist with asphalt raking.
• Perform snow and ice control using specialized equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

Hydraulic cranes

Hand and power tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Truck Driver - Road Maintenance role at City of Victoria BC

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Truck Driver - Road Maintenance role at City of Victoria BC

Truck Driver – Road Maintenance

Competition Number: 25/64A

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: May 8, 2025

Closing Date: May 29, 2025, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Posting Type: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)

Work schedule: Monday to Friday (40-hour work week)

Salary: $34.35 per hour, Pay Grade 7

Job Code: 526

Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies: 1

Do you have experience working on roads and maintaining asphalt? The City of Victoria is seeking a Truck Driver – Road Maintenance to join our Roads and Bridges team.

This role involves more than just driving; you’ll operate a crane-equipped, single-axle dump truck to move materials and equipment to job sites, and assist with road maintenance and construction projects across the city.

This is an active, outdoor role where no two days are the same. You’ll perform tasks like patching potholes, placing steel plates, assisting with snow and ice control, and working with tools and machinery to keep streets safe.

Our ideal candidate has proven experience in road maintenance and asphalt work, along with a Class 5 BC driver’s license with air brake and overweight trailer endorsements. If you enjoy outdoor work, teamwork, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Functions

Operate a crane-equipped service truck for transporting materials and performing road maintenance functions.

Key Duties

1. Operate a crane-equipped service truck for transporting materials such as asphalt, gravel, and concrete; read engineering plans and grade sheets; hand locate underground services; load and unload materials using cranes, forklifts, or other equipment.
2. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections; report repairs; check safety equipment; complete logs and refuel trucks as needed.
3. Respond to material requests; determine delivery priorities; move equipment and materials; clean job sites; dispose of debris.
4. Conduct road inspections; repair minor failures; assist with asphalt raking; instruct staff in crane operation; manage traffic signs; perform flagging duties; maintain inventory; monitor asphalt supply; produce precast concrete barriers.
5. Place paving tins and steel plates during resurfacing; perform snow and ice control using specialized equipment.
6. Perform related duties as qualified.

Independence

Work is assigned and reviewed by a supervisor, with major issues escalated accordingly.

Working Conditions

• Physical effort: frequent heavy lifting and shoveling.
• Mental effort: normal.
• Visual/Auditory effort: normal.
• Work environment: outdoor, often in all weather conditions, on construction sites, near traffic.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Understand and apply road construction and pavement maintenance techniques.
• Operate hydraulic cranes and related equipment.
• Use hand and power tools safely.
• Read engineering drawings and utility information.
• Establish effective relationships and communicate well.
• Work safely with equipment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Snow and Ice Removal Certification (12 hours).
• Traffic Control Person Certification (16 hours).
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with air brake and overweight trailer endorsements.
• Minimum 2 years of road maintenance experience or equivalent education and experience.

Applicants must create an online profile at www.victoria.ca/jobs. All applications are due by 4:30 PM on the closing date. Proof of qualifications should be provided as outlined in your resume.

The City values diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing barriers. Accommodations are available upon request.

For assistance, contact [e-mail].