Truck Driver, Seasonal

Truck Driver, Public Works
(Seasonal)

Lamont County has an opening for experienced Truck Drivers on a seasonal basis with the Public Works Department. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the successful candidate performs duties directly-related to road maintenance, including the transportation and hauling of materials with a tandem truck, and assisting in other road maintenance duties as required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Safe and efficient operation of a tandem truck while hauling flatbed equipment and belly dump trailers. Hauling with truck attachments such as plows, sanders, water tanks.

· Safe and efficient operation of a loader while loading and unloading materials, aggregates, tools and equipment.

· Maneuver of a tandem truck into appropriate loading and unloading positions, and following signals from loading crew as needed.

· Performs daily routine inspection of unit(s).

· Basic daily maintenance of equipment – including lubricating and greasing.

· Compliance with the Lamont County health and safety program.

· Other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Five (5) or more years of driving truck with a pup or belly dump trailer and loader operating experience.

· Municipal experience is considered an asset.

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Minimum of a valid Class 1 Alberta Driver’s license.

· Proficiency and knowledge of road gravelling (spread rates, and able to consistently and evenly spread road gravel).

· Safe and efficient loading of the truck and trailers in a timely manner and within weight tolerances.

· Able to operate multiple types of front-end loaders.

· Able to lift approximately 50 lbs, sit for prolonged periods, climb in and out of equipment.

· Able to work in all types of weather (rain, cold or hot) and dusty conditions.

· Willing to work 10-hour days, overtime may be required from time-to-time.

· Able to perform labour tasks and other duties as assigned.

· Able to understand directions and ability to read a (Lamont County) road map.

· Safety conscious and attentive to the work environment they are in.

· Excellent communication and experience dealing with the public is required.

· Mechanical aptitude to perform routine inspection and servicing of the unit.

· Able to work independently and unsupervised.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

· A satisfactory and valid Driver’s Abstract.

· A satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

· A negative drug screen.

This position is based on a nine-hour workday, Monday through Friday, starting at 7:00 a.m. Lamont County offers a competitive wage based on experience and qualifications.

Please forward your application in one of the following ways (as one PDF or Word document only):

Email: hr@lamontcounty.ca | Website: www.lamontcounty.ca.

Lamont County thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note: only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Please indicate in your application which position you are applying for and submit a separate application for different positions. All resumes are retained on file for a period of six months.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Work Location: In person