Rocky View Looking for Truck Driver at Rocky View County, AB Full Time

Job Number: J0222-0084
Job Title: Truck Driver
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rocky View County
City/Province: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Number Of Positions: 1
Closing Date: February 27, 2022
Salary: $24.94/Hour

Rocky View County is committed to providing our employees a respectful and stable work environment, unique benefits that promote work/life balance, and opportunities for professional learning and personal growth. We seek individuals who thrive on challenge and will contribute their positive energy, innovation, and service mindset to making a difference and contributing meaningfully to the vibrant community of 40,000 people who call Rocky View County home.

Position Summary:
Winter hours are a rotating on-call schedule, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, and Summer hours are 50 hours per week, 10 hour days.

Reporting to the Foreman, the Truck Driver will competently operate trucks throughout the County to perform seasonal assignments, and comply with safe work practices, procedures and legislation at all times.

Core Accountabilities:
Operate and maneuver vehicle in a safe, efficient and effective manner as assigned, to include but not limited to:
o Hauling and placing various types of bulk materials such as gravel, earth, asphalt, oil and water
o Driving and operating snow plow and sanding units
o Operating various hand tools and mobile equipment

Perform daily pre- and post-operation equipment checks:
o Ensuring equipment is in proper operating condition
o Identifying and reporting equipment deficiencies
o Logging and reporting mileage and quantities hauled

Perform general labour as assigned to include, but not limited to:
o Culvert installation and steam out of frozen culverts (as necessary)
o Snow fence installation and or removal
o Road hot- and cold-patching
o Right-of-way brushing
o Removal of debris, litter and road kill from ditches and roadsides.

• Identify and report road hazards and road surface deficiencies to the foreman.
• Effectively read and follow local area maps to efficiently navigate within the County.
• Understand and follow the Alberta Highway Traffic Act as it pertains to commercial vehicles.
• Participate in and contribute to safety meetings and job hazard assessment reviews.
• Work in accordance with the requirements established by the RVC Health and Safety Program and the Alberta OHS Act, Regulation and Code.
• Take reasonable care to protect their health and safety and other persons at or in the vicinity of the worksite while they are working.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements:
A minimum of 1 year relevant progressive work experience along with a valid Class 1 or 3Q vehicle operator’s permit.

• Clean current 5 year driver’s abstract (with 2 or less infractions).
• Operate standard transmission equipment.
• Physically able to perform demanding tasks including: bending, shoveling, heavy lifting up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds), and operating equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate and execute safe and skillful operation of equipment at all times.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ensure appropriate utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) required (e.g., CSA footwear).
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of basic computer functions (log on, check emails, open and save documents in MS Office Suite) as well as basic keyboarding skills.
• Competent working level for tandem axle trucks; may have experience with pulling trailers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please Note: All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

The personal information in this application is being collected for the purpose of the selection and recruitment and is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, section 33(c). If you have questions regarding the collection or use of this information, contact the Director of Employee Relations.

Location: 262075 Rocky View

Point,Rocky View

County,AB,T4A 0X2, Rocky View County, AB

Job Type: Full-time