driver, dump truck

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Dusty.

Work setting:

Various locations.

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.
• Mountain driving expertise.
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Air Brakes Endorsement.
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks).
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A).

Documentation knowledge:

• Accident or incident reports.
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).
• Maintenance and repair reports.

Type of trucking and equipment:

Dump truck. Extended length tractor-trailer combination.

Communication systems experience:

• Citizens band (CB) radio.
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.

Transportation/travel experience:

Local.

Security and safety:

Driver's validity licence check.

Transportation/travel information:

Drive manual transmission vehicle. Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Sitting.

Weight handling:

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Cellular phone.
• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Patience.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
3. Do you have experience working in this field?.
4. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
5. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.

Support for mature workers:

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .

Supports for visible minorities:

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).