Tandem Axle Operator

5 days ago

West Vancouver, Canada District of West Vancouver Full time $36
Position Overview

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff delivers services, operates facilities, and runs the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The Engineering Construction Department has an opening for a Class 3 Truck Driver (Tandem Axle Operator). This position operates and maintains heavy mobile equipment of a complex nature in accordance with competency standards and safety practices, and also performs manual work. The successful candidate must be skilled in operating a tandem axle dump truck, with knowledge in the operation and use of backhoes, front-end loaders, and excavators considered an asset. This position performs the following duties:

Key Responsibilities
  • Primarily operating a Tandem Axle Dump Truck and other equipment in a variety of tasks, including the maintenance and construction of water, sewer, and drainage assets.
  • Washing, cleaning and service repairs (add fluid, adjust brakes, replace bulbs, etc.) to equipment.
  • Operate truck and attachments to plow snow, salt, and sand streets as required.
  • Performing daily equipment inspections and submitting inspection reports.
  • Providing significant manual labour assistance on various tasks where required.
  • Ongoing mentoring and training.
  • Performing other duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess considerable experience in the operation of various equipment related to general utilities construction and maintenance work; ability to operate equipment in congested conditions; knowledge and experience working around other underground utilities, like gas and electrical; knowledge of safe operation procedures and the precautions necessary to avoid accidents or machine damage; the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and mechanical aptitude along with adequate physical stamina to perform assigned duties in all types of weather.

The successful candidate must have graduated from senior secondary school, hold a valid Class 3 Drivers’ License with air brake endorsement, and possess considerable knowledge of the methods and practices employed in the operation and servicing of this type of vehicle. Possession of a Class 1 license and/or a BC Crane Operator – Full Scope (formerly Level A) certification would be an asset.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.

Position Details

Position Status: Union (WVMEA) – Permanent Full-Time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Rate of Pay: $35.55 per hour (2024 rates)

Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

To Apply: Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

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