The City of Lethbridge, Public Operations Department, Transportation Section, has an opportunity for up to two (2) Truck Driver – Paving Crew seasonal positions. The Operator is responsible for the safe and proficient operation of a tandem dump truck, 3-ton single axle truck and pick-up trucks.

STATUS: Full Time, Seasonal – duration dependent on operational requirements

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

• Please note: During spring and summer season, the successful candidate may be scheduled to support the nighttime street sweeping or night patching operation. (8 Hour shift between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.)

PAY RATE: $30.14 per hour

 

In this role, you will:

• Operate trucks ranging from ½ ton through to and including tandem dump truck
• Complete pre-trip inspections, routine servicing and minor maintenance of equipment
• Support crack sealing and paving operation with manual labour tasks including raking and shoveling
• Other Transportation Operations related duties as required

 

What You Bring to the Table

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED/CAEC), and a valid class 3Q Operator’s license
• A minimum of 1 year’s class 3 driving experience is required
• Previous experience in the safe and proficient operation of the types of equipment and manual labour noted above. Experience operating any other road maintenance equipment will be considered an asset
• Previous experience and familiarity with load securement and safe loading practices
• Alberta Temporary Traffic Control (ATTC) Training, and/or current certification in Defensive Driving would be considered an asset
• The ability to work shift work
• The ability to work independently with minimal direction within a team setting
• Excellent driving and manoeuvring skills in a variety of extreme weather conditions, heavy traffic and congested work site areas
• Mechanical aptitude to successfully perform routine servicing and minor maintenance
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform work under changing weather conditions
• All other transportation operations related duties

 

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Ed Vervloet, Transportation Operations Coordinator at ed.vervloet@lethbridge.ca

 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

 

If you are not currently a City of Lethbridge employee, or depending on the circumstances of your current position, at the time an offer of employment is provided, you will be responsible for providing a copy of a five-year Commercial OR Non-Commercial Driver’s Abstract. The Driver’s Abstract is to be obtained within 30 calendar days of the date of offer and applicants will be responsible for the cost of obtaining the Abstract. If you do not submit an Abstract, or the Abstract shows 6 or more demerits or includes any of the unacceptable driving items listed below, your offer of employment may be rescinded. The City of Lethbridge reserves the right to determine what is a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.

 

An unacceptable driving record includes, but is not limited to: 

• A record of any suspension of Operator’s License within the preceding three years which is related to a driving offence. 

• An overall driving history that reflects poor driving behavior, will be determined at the discretion of the City. 

• Within the preceding three years any Criminal Code or Provincial driving conviction including: 

a. Impaired Driving related offence 

b. Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle 

c. Criminal Flight from a Peace Officer 

d. Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident 

e. Drive while Disqualified/Prohibited 

f. Careless Driving

 

Closing Date: July 29, 2026 at 4:00PM MST

                                               

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

                                                                                                                               

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

 

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

               

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