Truck Driver 3

Salary: $35.69/hour

This position works in the Water – Operations, Maintenance & Construction organizational unit. This is skilled, routine truck driving work in operating vehicles of gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) of 18,636 kilograms (kg) or greater. The incumbent loads, transports and unloads materials under varying traffic and field conditions; performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; cleans, checks and performs light servicing work; maintains and updates simple records and work reports. May supervise one or more subordinates engaged in loading or unloading materials, tools and equipment. The work is distinguished from that of lower level Truck Driver classifications by the greater responsibility in operating larger and/or more complex equipment. Considerable independence of action and judgment is exercised while remaining within defined operating limits, methods and procedures. Work is reviewed and evaluated by a supervisor in terms of ability to operate the vehicle safely and efficiently, and to meet production norms with a minimum of continuous direct supervision. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 and considerable related experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation and precautions to be taken to avoid accidents in the operation of large vehicles with attached or auxiliary equipment. Considerable knowledge of the proper methods used in loading, securing, transporting and unloading of materials; Municipal Street layout and related departmental operations. Ability to communicate and understand oral and written instructions; maintain and update simple records, reports and enter electronic data; supervise one or more subordinates performing loading or unloading tasks. Mechanical aptitude to perform minor servicing tasks on large vehicles. Skill in the operation of large vehicles with attached or auxiliary equipment under difficult driving conditions. Sufficient strength and manual agility to perform manual work. A Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia, Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement is required. A Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia, Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement is required.

Clause 6 Application of Seniority:
Appointments to regular full time, temporary full time, regular part time and temporary part time positions shall be determined by seniority as defined in Article 6 of the Outside Collective Agreement. These appointments shall be subject to the successful passing of the skill test(s) applicable to the classification, that they are not currently subject to a performance management plan, and have no discipline or recorded safety infractions in the previous eighteen (18) months.