truck driver Whistler
Job description
At Coastal Mountain Excavations success means growing our business by growing our people. We believe employees are self motivated to achieve mutually agreed goals when their core values align with those of the company: professionalism, strong work ethic, honesty, reliability, problem solving, and attention to detail.
We work with private developers, strata corporations, public entities, and individuals in civil construction and snow services to build an excellent company, people, relationships, and results. As an employee you will foster and promote our core values within the support of our strong team environment.
Functional Role
As a Gravel Truck Driver, you will transport crushed rock, sand, gravel, and other materials to and from specified locations, verifying the types of materials being transported and ensuring that they do not exceed weight restrictions. You must perform all work to regulated organizational, as well as provincial and federal standards, procedures, laws and regulations and adhere to the highest standards of safety.
Key Roles
- Pre- and post-trip (fuel), grease, clean cab
- Operate in a safe and legal manner
- Clear communication
- Accurate reporting of hours and materials
- Create positive customer experience
Qualifications
- Valid Class 1 BC drivers’ licence or Class 3 BC Drivers’ Licence with air brake endorsement
- Manual Transmission
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
The Truck Driver - Gravel will demonstrate the following abilities in their daily work:
- Able to operate all equipment
- Familiar with size and weight restrictions
- Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance and road safety regulations
- Reliable, trustworthy
- Organizational abilities
- Judgement and problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding:
(i) Frequently rotating (right/left) – check/see mirrors, blind spots
(ii) Dexterity; eye/hand and eye/hand/foot coordination
(iii) Repetitive movements – body rotation, feet and hand controls
(iv) Gripping and reaching
(v) Sitting for long periods of time
(vi) Climbing – stairs/ladders; getting in and out of equipment
- Customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with the general public
- Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with other Coastal Mountain Excavations employees
- Other skills specific to the position
Lead, Manage, Accountability
The Gravel Truck Driver-Gravel is accountable to the Operations Manager
Hours of Work
- Generally, 7:30am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday
- Overtime required during busy construction periods
Compensation
- Very competitive hourly rate
- Extended health and dental benefits after 180-day waiting period
Visa Requirements
You must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Accountabilities
The Truck Driver - Gravel is responsible for the following:
- Perform pre/post-trip inspection daily, including:
(i) Checking and adjusting brakes
(ii) Physically check over the truck
(iii) Check the insurance is valid
(iv) Fuel the truck
(v) Ensure trip book is filled in
(vi) Truck should be clean, inside and out
(vii) Grease truck and trailer (weekly)
- Demonstrate CME Personal Protective Equipment standard by attending morning meeting in hard hat, high-vis safety vest, steel toed boots, eye protection, gloves
- Checks daily work schedule
- Completes daily paperwork in an orderly, logical, and legible fashion including all pertinent information
- Operates truck in a safe and legal manner and performs basic maintenance
- All maintenance, other than that performed at the start and end of a shift, needs to be authorized by the Chief Mechanic
- If equipment is down for repair during your shift:
(i) You must check in with your supervisor immediately
(ii) This is not deemed as personal time and you may be assigned alternative tasks – you are expected to perform work that moves the company forward, while on company time
(iii) If the repair is going to take a significant amount of time and there is no alternative work, your shift will end
(iv) Ensure you have clear instructions for your next shift at work, from your supervisor, before leaving the site
- Promptly reports any accidents or injuries to management
- Keeps dispatch informed of status regularly
- Ensures customer satisfaction by remaining courteous and friendly
- Maintains personal safety gear at all times (hard hat, hi-vis vest, steel toed boots)
- Maintains personal foul weather gear at all times (rain gear, rubber boots)
The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of the generic functions/tasks associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible position accountabilities, tasks, and duties. The accountabilities, tasks, and duties of the incumbent might differ from those outlined here and additional duties may be assigned at the manager’s discretion. The position description details as outlined above are also subject to change and may be reassigned at any time.
Coastal Mountain Excavations recognizes the importance of a diversified workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00-$32.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
Following all BC Government and WorkSafe BC COVID-19 protocols.
Work Location: In person
About Coastal Mountain Excavations
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.coastalmountain.ca
