Heavy equipment operator (tractor trailer driver) (AZ licence required)

City of Toronto’s Solid Waste Management Services Division is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Heavy equipment operator. City of Toronto’s Solid Waste Management Services Division focuses on sustainable waste solutions, offering services like recycling, composting, and disposal. It reduces landfill use and emissions through efficient waste collection and education programs. This division drives environmental health and supports Toronto’s shift toward a circular economy. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: City of Toronto
Division: Solid Waste Management Services
Position: Heavy equipment operator (tractor trailer driver) (AZ licence required)
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $31.97 hourly
Employment Type: Full time/Temporary
Affiliation: L416 OUTSIDE
Job Category: Operations and Maintenance
Location: Toronto, ON
Shift: 40 hours per week
Job ID: 51395

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates should have experience in operating construction and utility equipment, front-end loaders, and heavy trucks as outlined in the responsibilities

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be available to work shifts, weekends, overtime, on-call duties, rotating shifts, and respond to emergency situations and follow instructions, work independently, or collaborate effectively within a group
• The candidates should have the ability to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and tolerate working in dusty, noisy, and odorous conditions, with the necessary safety precautions
• The candidates should be physically capable of performing required duties and be prepared to work in various weather conditions and be willing to participate in training and upgrading
• The candidates should have the ability to perform running repairs on equipment, calibrate onboard weighing systems, and maintain equipment or vehicles in a clean, tidy, and safe condition
• The candidates should have the ability to operate tractor-trailers with both manual and automatic transmissions and the ability to orient new staff on assigned vehicles and equipment and use or be willing to learn to use technical devices related to this position

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should possess and maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “A” Driver’s License (with “Z” endorsement) and should qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements
• The candidates should have recent experience and demonstrated ability in operating tractor-trailers, rubber tire articulated loaders, track loaders, and backhoes as outlined in the responsibilities
• The candidates should be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations, along with Provincial and City traffic laws and regulations to safely carry out their duties
• The candidates should have effective communication skills relevant to job duties and should be able to deal courteously with the public

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate heavy motorized equipment safely and efficiently
• The candidates should be able to operate various powered vehicles and equipment, including rubber-tired and track-type front-end loaders, backhoes, gradalls, roll-off trucks, and tractor-trailers
• The candidates should be able to secure open-top trailers by using straps, ratchets, and crank handles to fasten tarps
• The candidates should be able to maintain vehicles in a clean and organized condition, perform daily inspections, report any defects, and keep a Driver’s Log as required by HTA and City policies and direct activities and provide work direction to other staff
• The candidates should be able to assist workers with various Transfer Station tasks, such as loading and unloading trailers, hooking up, cranking landing gear, and securing trailer doors
• The candidates should be able to perform shunting of tractors and trailers at Transfer Stations and install or assist in installing equipment attachments and perform additional related tasks

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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