Dump Truck Driver

Target Stone Slinger Services Ltd based in Surrey, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Dump Truck Driver who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to full time or Permanent employment.

Employer Name: Target Stone Slinger Services Ltd
Position: Dump Truck Driver
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $27.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Full time, Permanent employment
Location: Surrey, BC

Job Description

  • The candidate will be required to perform roadside emergency repairs.
  • The candidate will be required to adjust brakes.
  • The candidate will be required to load and unload goods.
  • The candidate will be in charge of receiving and relaying information to central dispatch.
  • The candidate will be in charge of transport goods and materials by operating and driving straight or articulated trucks.
  • The candidate would be in charge of transporting crushed rock, sand, and gravel to and from designated locations.
  • The candidate would be in charge of verifying the types of materials being transported and ensuring that weight restrictions are not exceeded.
  • The candidate would be in charge of ensuring that the materials are properly loaded onto the dump truck.
  • The candidate would be in charge of lubricating the dump truck every 5,000 miles.
  • The candidate would be in charge of inspecting the dump truck before and after each trip, including checking the oil, gas, and water levels, as well as the lights and tyres.
  • The candidate would be responsible for reporting any accidents, injuries, or mechanical faults to management as soon as possible.
  • The candidate will be responsible for responsible keeping their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order.
  • The candidate will be responsible for responsible keeping their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order.
  • The candidate would be in charge of keeping accurate driver logs.
  • The candidate would be in charge of adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
  • The candidate will be required to follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
  • The candidate will be required to drive with extreme caution.
  • The candidate must document and log work/rest periods, kilometres driven, and keep fuel/toll receipts.
  • The candidate must follow truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods), as well as company policies and procedures.
  • The candidate will be expected to obey and follow all traffic laws.
  • Before driving, the candidate must ensure that any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected.
  • The candidate would be responsible for delivering materials in a safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, in the yard area, and at various job sites.
  • The candidate will be responsible for pre-trip, en route, and post-trip vehicle inspections, as well as overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
  • The candidate will be expected to deliver goods on time to the client.
  • The candidate will be required to transport all fragile and heavy items carefully.
  • The candidate will be required to inspect vehicles on a daily basis for cleanliness, mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
  • The candidate will be required to manoeuvre and control the vehicle in a safe manner, which includes handling the vehicle on-site and in over-the-road situations, proper signalling, searching for hazards, controlling speed, lane positioning, matching speeds to road conditions (wet, dry, snow, or ice), and the ability to drive during the day and at night.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Previous experience is not mandatory.
  • The candidate must have Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • The candidate should have excellent oral communication
  • The candidate should have excellent problem solving skills.
  • The candidate should have extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
  • The candidate should have clean past driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weight.
  • The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
  • The candidate must be willing to submit to regular background and drug checks.
  • The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
  • The candidate must have a basic level of security clearance.
  • The candidate should be willing to travel overnight.
  • The candidate should have valid driver’s licence
  • The candidate must be able to drive for long periods of time and travel frequently.
  • The candidate must be adaptable and foresighted in order to deal with unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
  • The candidate should have a strong understanding of safety regulations, including not only traffic laws but also rules governing how often they must rest, the maximum number of miles they can drive, and so on.
  • The candidate must work in a safe and efficient manner.
  • The candidate should have good knowledge about Local regions
  • The candidate should be proficient in Operating GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
  • The candidate should be well-versed in the use of Trip recorder (on-board computer)
  • The candidate should maintain a professional and courteous demeanour toward coworkers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
  • The candidate should have strong documentation knowledge in  Driver logbook, Accident or incident reports, Trip reports, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip).

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting position
  • The candidate should be physically fit.
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

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