Vacuum truck driver

Job details

• Work location:
  
  On the road
• Salary: 28.00 to 32.00 hourly (negotiable) / 60 to 90 hours bi-weekly
• Term of employment:
  Permanent, part‑time leading to full time
• Overtime required, early morning, morning, day, weekend, on call, flexible hours, to be determined, overtime available
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience an asset

• Various locations

• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two‑person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre‑trip, en route and post‑trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2‑axle vehicles)

• Accident or incident reports
• Inspection report (pre‑trip, en‑route, post‑trip)

• Hydrovac
• Operate GPS and other navigation equipment

• Local

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Safety vest

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for mature workers:
  Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada
. The employer will not respond to your application.

• Waste management and remediation services