Class 1 Driver : Mission Island Group.
We are seeking experienced and reliable individuals for the role of Class 1 Driver - (primarily gravel truck, bin truck, end dump truck, and walking floor truck). Joining our growing team means rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done amongst a diverse group of professionals, with a genuine dedication to quality, performance & growth. The Mission Island Group is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace where safety is a primary consideration in everything we do.
This is a full time position for year round employment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver various materials to customers and/or construction sites while operating a gravel truck - highway and city road driving., while representing Mission Island Group in a positive, professional manner
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Maintain daily logs as required, perform trip inspection on equipment operated and loaded to ensure safety and road worthiness
- Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, drivers hours, and occupational health & safety
- Operate equipment in a manner as not to cause damage to the equipment or any surrounding structures or impediments and to do so safely to ensure the safety of themselves and others onsite
- Loading, securing and transporting various types of materials
- Maintain equipment and promptly report any maintenance issues
- Comply with Mission Island Group safe working procedures and practices
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES:
- A Valid Class 1 Drivers License with air endorsement
- Clean drivers abstract
- 2 years experience operating a Truck locally on Vancouver Island
- Experience with truck and pup preferred
- Ability to competently load material into truck using heavy equipment preferred
- Ability to drive manual transmission
- The ability to communicate effectively with customers and dispatch in a professional and respectful manner.
- Ability to safely secure cargo using straps, chains, manual tarps, or other appropriate methods
- Pride of ownership in providing quality results and service
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a diverse group of professionals
- Excellent time management skills to meet delivery deadlines
- Physical stamina to handle the demands of loading and unloading cargo
- Ability to push, pull, lift up to 23kg (50lbs)
- Ability to climb and descend from truck
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Weekend availability
Starting wage
$31/hour
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change.
Pay: $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
