Job Summary
Gravel Truck Driver Class 1 License : Mission Island Group. Starting at $31 per hour
We are seeking experienced and reliable individuals for the role of Class 1 Driver Gravel Truck Driver to join our dynamic team and operations. This role will be primarily gravel truck operations, but we are looking for a versatile driver who can also pivot and operate bin trucks, end dump trucks, and walking floors as needed. 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.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid vacation
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
