Skilled Labourer (Summer) /Truck Driver (Winter)

Transportation

The Summer portion of this position is located at the Thorold Patrol Yard (066). The Winter portion is located at the Smithville Patrol Yard (068).

Truck Driver (Winter)

JOB SUMMARY

Operates trucks over 11,000 kg. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), including attachments, according to the Highway Traffic Act, Public Commercial Vehicle Act (PCVA.) and Regional guidelines. Installs and removes attachments. When not operating truck performs other duties such as paperwork, housekeeping, and various road maintenance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years in a similar environment.

SKILLS

• Must successfully complete Regional Administered Operator Training/Testing.
• Must possess basic mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic knowledge and skills to operate the above mentioned equipment.
• Must complete W.H.M.I.S training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted class “DZ” license for the class of the vehicle operated
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid is an asset.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• It is the employee’s responsibility to possess and maintain a valid and restriction-free driver’s license of appropriate class to carry out the duties of the job.

Skilled Labourer (Summer)

JOB SUMMARY

Utilize manual labour, hand tools, power tools and/or small equipment such as a brush chipper and asphalt roller, including ride-on type rollers to assist in various road maintenance activities. Operate vehicles up to 11,000 kg. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) according to the Highway Traffic Act, Public Commercial Vehicle Act (PCVA), and Regional guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year in a similar environment.
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid is an asset.

SKILLS

• Must possess a mechanical aptitude and knowledge of basic tools and equipment related to road maintenance activities.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted class "G" license for the class of the vehicle operated
• Must possess chainsaw and brush chipper certification.
• Must complete WHMIS training.

This position is subject to overtime, 12-hour shifts and shift rotation, including days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.

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Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.
We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

• Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca
• Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
• Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
• In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department