DZ Seasonal Truck Driver — Winter Snow Removal, $28.64/hr + 5% Shift Premium

The our company's Roads Department needs truck drivers for the winter season to help deliver snow and ice control across municipal streets and sidewalks. This is a regular, seasonal assignment running the night shift, with Heavy Equipment Operator and Sub-Foreman openings also available.

Pay

• Truck Driver: $28.64 per hour, plus a 5% night shift premium

• Heavy Equipment Operator: $30.81 per hour, plus a 5% night shift premium

• Sub-Foreman: $33.23 per hour, plus a 5% night shift premium

Schedule

• 40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday

• Night shift, 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

• Fewer vehicles on the road at night, which can mean less stressful driving and a chance to sharpen your skills in winter conditions

What you'll haul and operate

You'll run a range of equipment for snow and ice control, including tandem trucks, snowplows, sidewalk plows and dump trucks, sanding and clearing municipal roads through the winter. You'll also check your assigned equipment regularly and flag any defects or repairs needed to your supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent

• Valid, clean DZ Ontario driver's license, which you must maintain throughout employment

• Familiarity with road maintenance equipment, methods and procedures

• Able to follow spoken and written directions

• Knowledge of Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act, particularly job hazard analysis and safe work procedures

• Able to sit for extended periods

• Comfortable working both solo and as part of a team

• Able to drive and operate heavy equipment in a range of weather and road conditions

• 3 to 5 years of relevant heavy equipment operation and maintenance experience is a plus, not mandatory

Position details

This is a temporary winter assignment. If you're already a our company employee, you'll keep your current status and Collective Agreement benefits while on this assignment, then return to your regular role once the season ends. Benefits are provided as set out in the Collective Agreement.

The our company welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate the recruitment process as needed under Ontario's human rights and accessibility laws.