Varsteel Vancouver Island Class 1 Driver
How to Apply:
Please apply at www.varsteel.ca/employment
Terms of Employment:
Full time – Mon-Friday, Permanent, Shift, Overtime may be required
Salary:
$29-$33 per hour pending experience, 40.00 Hours per week, Other Benefits, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits
$500.00 signing bonus to be received upon successfully completing 5 months of employment
Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible
Location:
Chemainus, BC (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.):
Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Languages:
English
Type of Trucking and Equipment:
Tractor-trailer, Flatbed
Type of Travel:
Short-haul, Local
Documentation Knowledge:
Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip), Trip reports, Accident, or incident reports
Communication Equipment Experience:
Citizens band (CB) radio, Cellular phone
Weight Handling:
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Specific Skills:
Loading and unloading steel product, strapping down materials onto highboy trailers, Pay and receive payments for goods, Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment, Monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness, Perform preventive maintenance
Additional Skills:
Professionalism in customer service, Handle inquiries from customers
Security and Safety:
Driving record check (abstract), Medical exam, Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Physically demanding.
Transportation/Travel Information:
Own transportation, Valid driver's licence
Essential Skills:
Reading text, Document use, Writing, Communication, working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Job task planning and organizing, Continuous learning.
Other:
Driver will also help in the yard as required. Applicants must provide abstracts dated within 30 days, with less than 3 demerits to be considered.