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High Paying Job: salt truck operator Needed in Canada By Alltask Excavating Inc
The Salt Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of salt trucks for snow and ice management during winter weather events. This role involves monitoring road conditions, applying salt or other de-icing materials, and ensuring safe driving practices to maintain road safety.
Job details
- Location: St. John’s, NL
- Workplace informationOn site
- Salary: 20.00 to 25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 10 to 50 hours per week
- Night, Weekend, Shift, On Call, Early Morning
- Start date: 2024-11-01
- vacancies2
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Various locations
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate salt trucks and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Monitor weather conditions and adjust salt application rates as necessary.
- Spread salt or other de-icing materials on roads, parking lots, and walkways to ensure safe travel.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment, reporting any maintenance or safety issues.
- Maintain accurate logs of salt usage, road conditions, and weather changes.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to coordinate snow removal and de-icing efforts.
- Respond to changing weather conditions and adjust routes as needed.
Tasks
- Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment
- Operate various vehicles and equipment
- Report any malfunctions to supervisor
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Qualifications:
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
- Previous experience operating heavy vehicles or trucks, preferably in a snow removal or road maintenance environment.
- Knowledge of road safety regulations and winter driving techniques.
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to assess road conditions.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work long hours during adverse weather conditions, including nights and weekends.
Working Conditions:
- Primarily outdoors in cold and wintery conditions.
- Exposure to noise, weather elements, and potentially hazardous road conditions.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay.
- Opportunities for overtime during winter months.
- Health and safety benefits.
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Advertised until
2024-11-01
