Merritt is surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape, nestled in the stunning Nicola Valley at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. We are a small, caring, and resilient city featuring short commutes, big-city amenities and an abundance of outdoor recreation and leisure amenities to keep the whole family entertained.

The City of Merritt's strategic orientation is to grow as a progressive, attractive, economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable city. Our strength comes from our skilled and dedicated employees. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to the community we serve.

We have an opportunity for a Driver (All Trucks) 1-Year Term to join the City of Merritt's Public Works Team in a 1-year term position (September 2025). As members of the Public Works team, Drivers (All Trucks) ensure the City of Merritt’s residents have the services which make Merritt a great place to live play and work. Drivers (All Trucks) provide essential services to maintain public areas, programs, and infrastructure including but not limited to roads, utilities, sanitation, solid waste and recycling, airport, parks, and the cemetery. As part of a small team, Drivers also support general Public Works operations by providing coverage in peak periods and when needed.

Required Knowledge – Education, Training & Experience

• Mechanical reasoning and experience (2 years or more is preferred) operating large commercial vehicles (standard and automatic) such as garbage trucks, dump trucks, snowplows, publicly, in all weather conditions.
• Experience working in utilities and road maintenance, preferably in a municipal Public Works environment.
• Safety training in all related areas such as confined space, first aid and traffic control or willingness to obtain.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• A Class 3 Drivers’ Licence with a safe and acceptable driving history.
• Air brake endorsement.

Required Skills & Abilities

• A safety mindset with the ability to work safely and comply with safety standards and procedures.
• Customer service and teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to on assigned work.
• Ability to organize work; exercise independent action, execute tasks efficiently, report back on outcomes and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to carry out moderately physical work in all weather conditions.

This position requires 40 working hours per week.

This position is within the CUPE local bargaining unit with a wage of $32.71 per hour (2024 rate).   In addition to competitive salaries, the City of Merritt offers a comprehensive well-being benefits, an employee and family assistance plan (EAP) and exclusive perks.  Preference will be given to qualified internal candidates.  This posting will be open until Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

The City of Merritt is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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