Truck Driver I (Stumping) - REPOST

City of Vancouver • Vancouver, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver I position requires skilled manual work, including the operation of vehicles up to 1 ton. This role assists with tree planting and stump removal operations on streets and in parks. The Truck Driver 1 drives up to 1-ton trucks with trailers and uses hand tools to complete tasks. The duties involve specialized skills, including those required for small equipment operations, and the work generally requires accuracy and precision. This position will be part of a team removing stumps on streets and in parks.

Requirements

• Completion of eighth grade supplemented by related courses where applicable and related experience in one or more areas of skill development
• Experience working within proximity to heavy equipment
• Experience working with roadside safety setups
• Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation and the precaution to be taken to avoid accidents in driving a light or medium weight truck.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices and rules of safe operation of tree planting and stump removal equipment
• Good knowledge of the standard specifications, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in stump removal, invasive plant management, mobile and stationary maintenance and construction.
• Good knowledge and experience working with trees and underground utilities
• Good knowledge and experience of the methods, practices and rules of safe operation of hand and power tools used to supress invasive species
• Working knowledge of the functions of the branch concerned and the established practices in carrying out the work.
• Ability to exercise considerable independence of judgment and action in the work.
• Skill in the operation and servicing of construction and maintenance equipment and in the use of tools used in minor repair tasks.
• Ability to tow trailer and required equipment
• Ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public
• Ability to follow directions from a supervisor
• Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14 days of this posting
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14 days of this posting
• If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

Nice To Haves

• Preferred training in traffic safety set-up
• Preferred training in operation of chainsaws

Responsibilities

• Drives a light truck or 1-ton to transport materials, tools and equipment and crew members to worksites
• Tows trailer and required equipment
• Performs all work associated with stump removal and tree planting operations
• Assists stump grind operations with hydro-vac units
• Operates hand guided mobile and stationary equipment used in construction and maintenance tasks
• Performs related work as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED