Truck Driver V – Collections – City of Abbotsford

Truck Driver V – Collections

Operations
CUPE, Full Time on a Temporary Basis
Posting #J1023-1796

At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities, and an engaging and dynamic team to work with.

Be part of the story. Join our team today.

The City of Abbotsford’s Operations Department is seeking a self-motivated, hard-working individual to join their team as a Truck Driver V – Collections (Garbage Collection). This assignment is expected to be approximately 6 months.

This temporary assignment is 40 hours per week. Shifts are 8.5 hours, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday).

In this skilled role, you will be responsible for the operation of a complex sanitation co-collection truck (Automated Garbage Collection Truck) under varying traffic and field conditions. Garbage, Compost and recyclables carts are tipped using the automated arm of the truck along an assigned route and material is unloaded in approved areas, using equipment.

Your working knowledge of the methods, practices, and tools used in servicing and maintenance of such equipment will assist you in cleaning, checking and performing light service work on units driven on a daily basis, including checking air brakes.

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 12 high school diploma
• Minimum of one year’s experience operating collection equipment or similar equipment requiring the same skillset
• Valid Class 3  Drivers License

Qualified candidates will be asked to submit a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.

This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $28.59 to $33.59 plus a percentage in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and health benefits.

At the City of Abbotsford we work strongly to create a challenging and rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

To apply, please visit us online at www.abbotsford.ca/careers

Closing date: December 31, 2023.