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hydrovac truck operator

  • Burnaby, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • 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 pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Receive and relay information to central dispatch
  • Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • AZ class license
  • Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Experience and specialization

Type of trucking and equipment

  • Hydrovac

Communication systems experience

  • Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

  • Local
  • Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
More about this job

Responsibilities

Operate and drive hydrovac trucks to transport materials while performing essential pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. Responsible for preventive maintenance, recording cargo and fuel data, and coordinating with central dispatch.

Requirements

Requires a valid driver's license (Class AZ, 1, or 3) and a clean driving record abstract. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided, but candidates must be able to handle up to 23 kg.

Skills

  • Hydrovac Operation
  • Truck Driving
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • GPS Navigation
  • Cargo Recording
  • Oral Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Weight Handling

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Hydrovac
  • AZ Class License
  • Class 1 License
  • Class 3 License
  • Trucking
  • Short-haul
  • GPS
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Construction
  • Driving Record Abstract
  • Steel-toed Safety Boots

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