Truck Driver/Swamper 2

City of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city committed to becoming 'The Healthiest Small City in the World' as a Truck Driver/Swamper. This temporary full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to community cleanliness while operating tandem axle rear loader garbage trucks. You will work in a dynamic two-person crew, sharing responsibilities for driving and swamping duties. Ideal candidates will have a strong driving record and the physical ability to perform heavy labor. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
• Experience driving tandem axle rear loader trucks.

Responsibilities

• Drive tandem axle rear loader garbage trucks for collection.
• Perform manual collection and disposal work.

Skills

Truck Driving

Heavy Physical Labour

Public Interaction

Education

Valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License

Job description

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Engineering, Parks and Environment Department (Engineering Operations) requires a temporary full-time Truck Driver /Swamper 2 for approximately one (1) year.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for truck driving, manual collection and disposal work involving tandem axle rear loader garbage trucks with a G.V.W. over 26,100 kg. As a member of a two-person crew, you will share equally in the truck driving and swamping duties during the collection of garbage and green can/yard trimmings. The work also includes the operation of auxiliary equipment, preparation of work records, public interaction and routine maintenance of the truck and equipment. You will also perform other duties which will include general labouring and driving assignments.

Requirements

You will have a valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with air brake endorsement, a proven safe driving record of a truck over 26,100 kg. G.V.W. (prior to any selection, applicants will be required to produce their driving record) and work experience demonstrating strength and agility to perform heavy physical labour work. Knowledge of City of North Vancouver streets and previous garbage and/or yard trimmings collection experience would be an asset.

Compensation

$35.69 per hour

(January 2024 rates)

Hours of Work

Four 10-hour days per week between Monday and Friday or Five 8-hour days per week, Monday to Friday. The shifts commence at 7:00 a.m.

Additional Information

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete standardized tests or exercises to demonstrate their applicable skills and knowledge.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Posting Number

Posting Number 2025-0048

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/24/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 05/14/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate the number of years of experience you have driving a tandem axle rear loader truck with a GVW over 26,100 kgs.:
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to less than 3 years
  • 3 to less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years
  • I have no experience driving a tandem axle rear loader truck with a GVW over 26,100 kgs
• * Do you have hands-on experience in routine maintenance of trucks and equipment?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter