Class 1 Driver

Summary

Our GFL Prince George Team is looking for a Class 1 Super B Tank Truck/Step Deck Van Trailer Driver. The driver will transport various liquid wastes from various customer sites throughout BC using predominantly a Super B combination as well as Step deck and Van trailers.

This position is Monday through Friday and will be based out of the Prince George, BC location.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo handling loading bulk liquids and secure loads of bins and drums, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
• Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests.
• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and load, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.
• Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods and weights and dimensions.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle and any special loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial and federal regulations.
• Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.
• Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is secure.
• Deliver to product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up.
• Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
• Train others when required.
• Other duties as required.
  
  

Requirements

• Out-of-town work is required. LOA/travel is included.
• Valid Class 1 Commercial Driving License.
• Super B and Fuel Hauling experience.
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck.
• Must successfully pass pre-hire and site-specific drug and alcohol screenings as required.
• Experience working in a safety sensitive environment.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer skills an asset.
• Self-motivated attitude
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong work ethic.
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, consistent decisive personality.
• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Manual dexterity, ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Weekend work may be required.
  
  

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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