Truck driving Jobs in Kimberley, BC

DEFINITION :

Under the direction of the Roads Foreman, operates equipment & tools for construction, utilities and road maintenance, snow clearing and winter road maintenance, and performs manual duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED :

• Operate equipment assigned on a day-to-day basis including, but not limited to, graders with snowplowing wing, bulldozers, loaders with snowplow blade or bucket (one yard and over), backhoes, excavators, dump truck (over five yards), street sweepers and self-loading scraper;
• Operate special equipment (refuse collection truck, vactor truck, etc.), as required;
• Operate light equipment (sidewalk sweepers / machines, etc.) as required;
• Dig near and around water and sewer lines and mains, as well as other utility services;
• Inspect equipment daily for visible damage, for fluid and fuel requirements, electrical systems, tire checks, etc., and report any defects to Foreman;
• Assist with assembly, removal and adjustment of attachments to various pieces of equipment;
• Prepare and maintain daily operational records and reports;
• Assist with manual duties including, but not limited to, drainage ditch maintenance, brush clearing, road marking, pipe laying, shovelling, pavement, flagging, concrete work, jack hammering, street sign maintenance, valve and hydrant maintenance, refuse collection, etc.;
• Assist in training and orientating staff, as may be required;
• Emergency call outs, standby, and shift work may be required;
• Other related duties, as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

The above statement is a general description of the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.