Lowbed / Winch Truck Driver
- BC, Canada
- British Columbia, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5-10+ years direct winch truck experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Falcon Contracting Ltd. and Falcon Camp Services Inc. are a locally owned and operated group of companies based in Prince George, BC. We are a diverse organization specializing in heavy civil construction and turn-key camp catering industries.
Winch / Truck Driver
The Falcon group of companies are seeking an experienced self-motivated high energy individual(s) to operate our fleet of Winch Trucks. The ideal candidate would have previous winch truck and low bed experience hauling skidded & frame less camp units as well as equipment, general freight, materials & supplies.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Ability to self-load and offload a variety of different equipment when necessary
- Adhere to Falcons Safety guidelines and procedures
- Complete all paperwork accurately and on time (Drivers logs, pre/post trips, hazard assessments & time sheets)
- Maintain legal axle weight on the trucks and trailers when in transport
- Safely and efficiently operate equipment pieces on construction projects
- Practice proper load securement at all times
- Perform basic maintenance on your truck and trailers such as washing, greasing & general servicing
- Availability to work extended shifts including nights and weekends
- Strong ability to communicate and be a team player
- Assume responsibility for the cleanliness of your assigned vehicle
Attributes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work individually and as a team member to safely carry out physical duties
- Able to demonstrate organizational, time-management and decision making skills, including re-prioritizing when necessary
- Attention to health and safety of self and co-workers
- Demonstrate manual dexterity of both hands and feet to perform activities such as overhead lifting, climbing ladders or stairs while wearing safety equipment
- Able to crawl underneath buildings, or work in confined spaces
- Perform heavy manual labor, including carrying, pulling, and lifting heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Qualifications & Certifications
- 5-10+ years direct winch truck experience
- Clean Class 1 Driver’s license & acceptable abstract
- Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test required
- A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
- Construction Safety Training System is an asset
- OFA Level 1 (preferred)
- WHIMIS is an asset
- Oilfield trucking experience an asset
- Mechanically inclined is an asset
- Able to work away from home in a camp environment
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate winch trucks to haul camp units, equipment, freight, materials, and supplies, including loading and offloading equipment and securing loads safely. Follow safety procedures, complete required driving and job paperwork, maintain legal axle weights, perform basic vehicle maintenance, and keep the assigned vehicle clean.
Requirements
Applicants need 5–10 or more years of direct winch truck experience, a clean Class 1 driver's license with an acceptable abstract, and the ability to work extended shifts and away from home in a camp environment. A pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required; safety training, OFA Level 1, WHMIS, oilfield trucking experience, and mechanical aptitude are assets or preferred qualifications.
Skills
- Winch Truck Operation
- Lowbed Truck Operation
- Equipment Hauling
- Load Securement
- Vehicle Loading And Offloading
- Axle Weight Compliance
- Safety Procedures
- Driver Logs And Paperwork
- Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Inspections
- Hazard Assessments
- Truck And Trailer Maintenance
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Physical Labor
- Decision-Making
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Construction
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Winch Truck
- Lowbed
- Class 1 Driver's License
- Camp Units
- Equipment Hauling
- General Freight
- Load Securement
- Axle Weight Compliance
- Driver Logs
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Post-Trip Inspections
- Hazard Assessments
- Time Sheets
- Construction Projects
- Truck Maintenance
- Trailer Maintenance
- Construction Safety Training System
- OFA Level 1
- WHMIS
- Oilfield Trucking
- Drug And Alcohol Testing
- Camp Environment
- Heavy Civil Construction