Truck Driver Swamper 2

District of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of North Vancouver is seeking auxiliary workers in the Solid Waste Department to drive a tandem axle rear load garbage packer (GVW 66,000 lbs) and share driving and swamping duties collecting garbage and yard trimmings. Duties include operating the lift and packer, and performing routine vehicle maintenance and inspections.

Successful applicants must be physically able to perform swamping tasks, follow safety rules, know routes and regulations, and maintain daily work records.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a tandem axle rear load garbage packer.
• Familiar with GVW and safe truck operation.
• Ability to explain rules to the public in a courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Drive and swam p garbage packer and assist on a two-person crew.
• Operate lift and packer equipment; perform maintenance checks.
• Complete daily work records and pre/post trip inspections.
• Enforce rules, remove and tag banned materials; respond to residents.
• Other duties may include related waste collection tasks as needed.

Skills

Safety rules

Route & regulations knowledge

Traffic route knowledge

Auxiliary equipment operation

Record keeping

Scheduling adherence

Physical fitness

Job description

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers professional development opportunities, and a competitive total compensation package.

This is an exciting time to join us as we transform digital service delivery, reimagine the customer experience, and advance bold climate action initiatives. Known for our flexible, family-friendly policies and inclusive workplace culture, the District is an exceptional place to build a meaningful career.

Position Overview

About the Role

A number of auxiliary opportunities exist in the Solid Waste Department that involves driving and swamping on a tandem axle rear load garbage packer with a G.V.W. of 66,000lbs. The successful incumbents will be assigned to a two-person crew, and are prepared to do physically active work, which entails sharing equally the truck driving and swamping duties to collect both garbage and yard trimmings/organics, the operation of the lift, and packer compaction equipment. Responsibilities include routine equipment maintenance and performing pre and post trip inspections, including washing the truck; completing daily work records; enforcing, removing and tagging banned materials; explaining rules and regulations to residents and public interaction in terms of handling complaints. Other duties may include streetscape waste collection, cart repair, and swamping and driving the jitney for commercial operations. The work is performed in accordance with prescribed schedules and work performance is reviewed by a supervisor in terms of safe and efficient vehicle operation, quality of service and in meeting assigned schedules.

The successful applicant will possess:

• A thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation and precautions necessary to avoid accidents driving a tandem axle rear load garbage packer.
• Considerable knowledge of the existing collection routes and schedules of the area serviced and regulations governing the work.
• Considerable knowledge of the District streets and traffic routes.
• The ability to operate auxiliary equipment safely and efficiently.
• The ability to prepare and maintain complete, accurate and detailed routine work records and provide information and explain applicable rules and regulations to the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• The ability to follow schedules and understand oral and written instructions.
• The physical ability and agility to perform swamping tasks.