Truck Driver/Swamper 2

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

Job summary

The City of North Vancouver is seeking a temporary full-time Truck Driver / Swamper 2. This role involves the operation of tandem axle trucks for garbage and yard waste collection, requiring a valid Class 3 BC Driver's License and physical capability for heavy labor. The ideal candidate will enjoy supporting the community while maintaining city hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Proven safe driving record of a truck over 26,100 kg.
• Experience in heavy physical labour work is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive tandem axle rear loader garbage trucks.
• Collect and dispose of garbage and yard trimmings actively.
• Perform routine maintenance and public interaction.

Skills

Safe driving record

Physical strength and agility

Education

Valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with air brake endorsement

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.

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

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

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 Tuesday June 17, 2025.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Posting Number

Posting Number 2025-0068

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/03/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 06/17/2025

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