Dump Truck Driver

Job summary

Operate and drive straight or articulated dump trucks to transport goods and materials. Perform vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and ensure the safety and security of cargo through tarping.

Job details

Overview Languages French Education College/CEGEP or equivalent experience Truck and bus driver/commercial vehicle operator and instructor Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Dusty Work setting Relocation costs not covered by employer Responsibilities Tasks Professionalism in customer service 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 Pay and receive payments for goods Perform brake adjustments Perform emergency roadside repairs Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Perform preventive maintenance Receive and relay information to central dispatch Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Driver's License (Class 3 or D) Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip) Maintenance and repair reports Trip reports Type of trucking and equipment Dry bulk Dump truck Flatbed Transportation/travel experience Local Provincial/territorial Regional Short-haul Additional information Security and safety Basic security clearance Driver's validity licence check Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle Own transportation Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Large workload Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Cellular phone Hard hat Steel-toed safety boots Safety vest Gloves Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Hardworking Benefits Other benefits On-site amenities Parking available Variable or compressed work week Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) Support for Indigenous people Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

Operate and drive straight or articulated dump trucks to transport goods and materials. Perform vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and ensure the safety and security of cargo through tarping.

Requirements

Requires a Class 3 or D Driver's License and 3 to 5 years of experience. Candidates must be physically capable of handling heavy loads and performing repetitive tasks in a dusty environment.

Benefits

• On-site Amenities • Parking Available • Variable Or Compressed Work Week

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dump Truck Operation
• Vehicle Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Cargo Tarping
• Customer Service
• Manual Transmission
• Brake Adjustments
• Roadside Repairs
• Logbook Documentation
• Load And Unload Goods

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Construction
• Trades
• Manufacturing