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Vehicle Operator

3 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

Position Details:

  • Position Information
    Position Title
  • Vehicle Operator

Department/Unit

  • Facilities Management

Location

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

  • FM0724

Employee Group

  • NSGEU Local 99

Position Type

  • Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

  • Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

  • 1.0

Rate
- $20.20 per hour

Classification

  • Vehicle Operator

About Dalhousie University

  • Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 19,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

  • Reporting to the Grounds and Horticulture Supervisor, Central Stores Supervisor, or designate, Vehicle Operators are expected to drive University transport vehicles and transfer equipment, materials, supplies and Facilities Management staff between campus buildings and to/from sites off campus as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivers material and supplies between and within University buildings and to offsite locations, as required
  • Delivers/collects equipment and materials to/from Trades Services, Zones, Environmental Services, and Project sites
  • Assists grounds keeping staff in the case of snow shovelling and ice control requirements and other circumstances as required
  • Participates in scheduled vehicle maintenance procedures as required
  • Monitors vehicle operating condition utilizing scheduled check lists
  • Operates vehicle in safe, responsible and lawful manner
  • Performs small office moves and furniture rearrangement throughout the campus buildings
  • Transports and arranges tables and chairs for exams and other special functions
  • Dismantles desks as required
  • Collects recyclables as per the University's waste management/recycling program
  • Transports specialized wastes to an appropriate location
  • Provides a delivery service between Dalhousie University libraries and other metro universities and libraries
  • Performs other duties as required

Note

  • Incumbent is expected to lift heavy materials
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

  • Current relevant and related experience required
  • Must possess a valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver's license, and provide an uptodate driver's abstract
  • Industry experience to operate large fleet vehicles up to 5 tonnes (GWT), as required
  • Knowledge of the campus layout and the Halifax Regional Municipality area are essential
  • Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy items
  • Ability to take direction and to work with mínimal supervision
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Must be willing to work overtime, as required
  • General safety and WHMIS training an asset

Assets

Additional Information

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement

  • Posting Detail Information
    Number of Vacancies
  • 3

Open Date

  • 02/21/2024

Close Date

  • 02/27/2024

Open Until Filled

  • No
**Special Instructions to Applicant