Truck Driver Maintenance

**About the City of Hamilton** **Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason** **JOB POSTING** JOB ID #: 20363 Truck Driver Maintenance - OIT Public Works Hamilton Water Various Locations NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Regular UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Outside HOURS Of WORK: 40.00 per week - GRADE: F - SALARY/HOUR: $29.085 - $31.614 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details. STATUS/LENGTH: Full-Time Regular Job Description ID #: 1713 As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton. **SUMMARY OF DUTIES** Under the general supervision of the Water Distribution Supervisor, transports equipment, material and personnel to locations in the City as well as performs labouring duties such as the installation and repair of watermains, water services, fire hydrants, valve chambers and other sewer and water systems. Operates and maintains construction equipment including air compressors, pavement breakers, pipe cutting saws, clay spades, compactors, pumps and generators. **GENERAL DUTIES** Transports equipment, materials and personnel to job sites. Hooks up and tows compressors, shoring trailers and other equipment related to Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection work. Drives truck and trailer (float) combination. Assists the Water Distribution Operator in the installation and repair of watermains, water services, fire hydrants, valve chambers and other water and sewer systems. Breaks pavement and sidewalks; hand digs and backfills. Operates and maintains equipment such as trucks, dump trucks, loaders, air compressors, pavement breakers, pipe cutting saws, clay spades, compactors, pumps and generators, and other implements related to Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection work. Assists in the operation of boring, gophers, rodding and tapping machines. Notifies public, businesses and contractors of water flushing and shutdowns. Drives vehicles; loads and unloads tools, materials and equipment. Assists in the installation of trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and trench timber shoring. Restores job site by replacing sod, soil, asphalt and concrete. Sets up signs and cones for traffic control. Assists Water Distribution Operator in locating and inspecting water system infrastructure, valve repair and servicing and operating valves. Assists Hydro Excavator Operator in vacuum excavation. Loads and unloads excavation equipment from float trailer. Loads and unloads sand, stone, dirt, lumber and cold patch. Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles, trailers and equipment; reports malfunctions. Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety. Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job. **QUALIFICATIONS** 1. Previous related experience in water distribution and/or knowledge in water distribution and wastewater collection. 2. Must hold a current valid Operator-in-Training certificate by examination in Water Distribution (grade 12 requirement) or must achieve a current valid Operator-in-Training certificate by examination in Water Distribution within six months of starting in the position. 3. Demonstrated knowledge/experience in safe construction practices preferred. 4. Must possess a Class "A" Licence with a "Z" endorsement and a driving record found to be satisfactory to the City of Hamilton. 5. Must be experienced driving manual transmission Class A vehicles. 6. Must be able to understand and follow written instructions in performing a variety of complex tasks or operating a variety of equipment. 7. Must be able to operate a variety of equipment, specifically a front-end loader, a backhoe and a tandem axle dump truck. 8. Must be able to use simple arithmetic and complete work orders, reports and logs. 9. Must have a thorough knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act as it relates to hauling equipment and tie downs. 10. Must be prepared to respond on occasions for emergency overtime. 11