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Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include the preparation, transport, servicing, and cleaning of garbage containers. Driver will operate a 1-ton truck according to industry and company standards. Successful applicant will also perform general vehicle maintenance and other duties as required in shop/yard.
-Valid 5 driver's license.
-Acceptable driving record, as determined by management.
-Experience operating a large truck.
-Understand the importance of safety regulations.
-Able to handle multiple tasks/demands.
-Motivated, enthusiastic and cooperative.
-Capable of working independently and with minimal supervision.
-Able to cope with stressful situations.
-Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management and customers.
-Available to work overtime when required. OVERTIME WILL BE REQUIRED.
Benefits:
Blue Cross benefits package.
RRSP program.
Respectful workplace.
Well maintained fleet.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's Licence (Class D or 3)
Additional Skills
- Professionalism in customer service
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Specific Skills
- Plan travel schedules and routes
- Load and unload goods
- Pick-up and deliver various items and products
- Use maps and other trip planning aids
- Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle
- Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves