Waste Collection Driver — Tandem Packer

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

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.