Truck Driver

6 days ago


Kingston, Ontario, Canada Drake's Landscaping Full time

Truck Driver (Heavy) - Job Description

Reports to:
President

Summary:


The Heavy Truck Driver is responsible for driving and operating a variety of trucks, which may include: straight or articulated truck, tractor trailer, flatbed, concrete mixing, and F550 dump truck and Tri-Axle.

Driving responsibilities may include short-haul, long-haul, local, and regional driving, in order to transport goods and materials to and from the jobsites.


Core Capabilities:

  • Customer and quality focus
  • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Team work
  • Excellent problem solving abilities
  • Responsibility and dependability
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Organized documentation

Job Duties:

  • Drive and operate a variety of trucks/equipment to complete a variety of job tasks to assist with landscape construction projects
  • Carry out daily pretrip and posttrip inspections on vehicles
  • Secure special attachments to equipment
  • Complete driver's log book on a daily basis and ensure logs are handed in at the end of each week
  • Transport materials to and from the jobsite, including loading and unloading
  • Using proper tiedown procedures, secure materials to be transported to ensure the safety and security of the load
  • Utilize GPS devices and maps to plan travel schedules and routes
  • Report on the health and operating status of all equipment using service requests and hazard reports
  • Assist with general labor duties when needed
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures
  • Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
  • Works with dispatch scheduling the truck in for maintenance
  • Receives daytoday instruction through communication app for scheduling

Requirements:

  • Completion of high school
  • Valid driver's license _
    [Class 1 or A]_
    , air brake _[Z]*_ endorsement
  • Safe driving record able to submit a driver's abstract (infractions history) upon request
  • Minimum 35 years of experience
  • Ability to read and interpret maps
  • Documentation knowledge of: driver logbook; pretrip and posttrip inspection reports; maintenance and repair reports; and trip reports
  • Physically fit with strong stamina
  • Basic measurement and calculation skills
  • Ability to follow safe working procedures
  • Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
  • Speak, read, and write English
  • Computer skills an asset

Work Conditions:

  • Various locations including both residential and commercial landscape construction sites
  • Flexible working hours, including occasional weekend work
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Work safely near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
  • Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

Job Types:
Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Contract length: 8 months

Pay:
$20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Onsite parking
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location:
In person
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