Dump Truck Driver (Richmond)

- Work Term: Permanent - Work Language: English - Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week - Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years - or equivalent experience Work setting - Various locations - Willing to relocate - Relocation costs not covered by employer Tasks - Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions - Professionalism in customer service - Drive lighter, special purpose trucks - Load and unload goods - Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials - Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment - Perform emergency roadside repairs - Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle - Perform preventive maintenance - Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption - Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo - Transport and handle dangerous goods - Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses - Air Brakes Endorsement - Driver's License (Class 1 or A) - First Aid Certificate - Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Documentation knowledge - Accident or incident reports - Bill of lading - Dangerous goods occurrence reports - Driver logbook - Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) - Maintenance and repair reports - Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment - Dump truck Communication systems experience - Citizens band (CB) radio - Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment - Trip recorder (on-board computer) Transportation/travel experience - Local - Regional - Short-haul Security and safety - Driver's validity licence check - Driving record check (abstract) - Drug test Transportation/travel information - Drive manual transmission vehicle - Travel expenses paid by employer - Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities - Attention to detail - Handling heavy loads - Large workload - Physically demanding - Repetitive tasks - Sitting Weight handling - More than 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment - Cellular phone - Steel-toed safety boots - Safety vest - Gloves Personal suitability - Efficient interpersonal skills - Excellent oral communication - Excellent written communication - Flexibility - Judgement - Organized - Reliability - Team player - Hardworking - Patience Screening questions - Are you authorized to work in Canada? - Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? - Are you willing to relocate for this position? - Do you have experience working in this field? - Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? - Do you live near the job location? Employment terms options - Early morning Employment terms options - Flexible schedule - Morning - Day - Weekend - Overtime required Other benefits - Free parking available - Learning/training paid by employer - Team building opportunities Support for persons with disabilities - Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees - Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) - Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition - Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work workplace for newcomers and/or refugees - Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths - Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans - Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans - Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Support for Indigenous people - Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers - Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination - Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Supports for visible minorities - Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) - Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ommit