TIRE PICKUP Truck Driver / Tire Loader

The Main duties of the TIRE PICKUP Driver is to operate the truck efficiently, safely and at the lowest feasible cost to the company. A Tire Pickup Driver is responsible for ensuring the vehicle assigned to him/her is in compliance with the company’s safety standards prior to operating the vehicle, ensures that all company regulations are adhered to at all times while operating the vehicle and ensures that any vehicle defects are repaired in a timely manner, by working with Management to do so.

He/She performs regular maintenance inspections on the company truck in an effort to keep the truck in peak operating condition. The Tire Pickup Driver reports to and is fully accountable to the Site Supervisor however, at the discretion of the Site Supervisor, may from time to time be assigned to a Lead Hand who will provide work instructions and on-the-job training.

The TIRE PICKUP Truck Driver, is also responsible for Loading Tires into the Truck, with a helper, along the daily Routes that are provided or the locations that the trucks are assigned too.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow-through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and rules set forth; promotes the company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• Must speak English well enough to communicate with other employees, Bilingual person is an asset.
• Must be in sound physical condition and able to perform a physically demanding job. This physically strenuous position involves mounting and dismounting a cube truck many times each day. In addition, the position involves lifting (up to 44lb tires), pushing, pulling and bending.
• Must be willing to work 5 or 6 days a week with the normal workday being eight to ten hours. Hours may be shorter or longer depending upon commitments to customers and the prevailing weather. Weekend work is required at times. The hours of the TIRE PICKUP Driver are subject to change at the discretion of the Site Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of prior experience driving commercial/heavy trucks similar trucks
• Valid AZ/DZ Licence or Equivalent.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to be able to spot potential mechanical issues with the truck.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Ability to complete tasks in an efficient manner
• Ability to read and write English, at a grade 12 level.Ability to use GPS and Mapping programs, Ability to use a smart phone.
• MUST be able to successfully pass all required training, background check, drug & alcohol testing.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and general maintenance of the vehicle in accordance with company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order
• Report any truck or equipment related problems to the Site Supervisor as soon as possible
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with company safety policies and procedures to lift and load tires and delivery of collected tires at the designated locations.
• Keep the Site Supervisor informed of any potential concerns/issues with clients, or vehicle.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures
• Ensure that work is completed as scheduled
• Work well with minimal supervision.
• Readily follow work instructions as specified by immediate Supervisor
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Exhibit professional behavior and maintain good working relationships with customers and fellow employees at all times
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Qualifications

• Class AZ, DZ Driver’s license or Equivalent, with Clean Drivers abstract.
• Potentially can accept a lower Class licence.

• All Personal Protective Equipment Required to be provided by the employee.
• Must ensure Own transportation to and from work.

TO Apply:

MAIL to:

A-1 Blasting Mats

325 Quesnel Road,

Sturgeon Falls, Ontario

P2B 2V7

ONLINE:

https://a1blastingmats.net/pages/contact-us

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 / hour  - Anticipated hours per week – 36 – 44

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.