garbage truck driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot
• Noisy
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment
• Operate various vehicles and equipment
• Report any malfunctions to supervisor

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)

Experience and specialization

Truck or equipment experience

• Garbage truck

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots